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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung WB350F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was introduced 5 years prior to the WB350F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP8 grades against the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung WB350F

 FP8 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FP8

 WB350F FP8 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 54 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung WB350F

 FP8 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FP8 and the WB350F.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and WB350F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography factors
Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (151 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography info
Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (151g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (276g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (151g)
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung WB350F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-27 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $260