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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FS12 versus Samsung WB210, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB210 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FS12 grades vs the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung WB210

 FS12 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FS12

 WB210 FS12 
RevealedJuly 2011April 2009More modern by 27 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung WB210

 FS12 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 provides external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FS12 compared to the WB210.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and WB210.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Samsung WB210
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-04-17 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $228 $279