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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung WB350F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and WB350F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was released 6 years earlier than the WB350F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FS7 grades versus the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Samsung WB350F

 FS7 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FS7

 WB350F FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung WB350F

 FS7 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FS7 and the WB350F.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and WB350F.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS7 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung WB350F will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography information
Samsung WB350F Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Samsung WB350F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 139 gr (0.31 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $260