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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung WB350F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was manufactured 5 years before the WB350F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP1 grades against the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung WB350F

 FP1 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FP1

 WB350F FP1 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung WB350F

 FP1 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP1 vs the WB350F.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and WB350F.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB350F to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
34
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Samsung WB350F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $153 $260