Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung WB350F
FP1 | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FP1
WB350F | FP1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 48 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung WB350F
FP1 | WB350F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung WB350F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung WB350F | |
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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 |