Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F
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Panasonic FP8 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
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2009
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung WB350F
FP8 | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FP8
WB350F | FP8 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | July 2009 | Newer by 54 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung WB350F
FP8 | WB350F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung WB350F | |
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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 |