Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung WB30F

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB30F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP2 grades against the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 provides outside 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) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung WB30F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FP2 and the WB30F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and WB30F.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.