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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB1100F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB1100F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX700 scores versus the WB1100F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung WB1100F

 FX700 WB1100F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic FX700

 WB1100F FX700 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB1100F

 FX700 WB1100F 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX700 versus the WB1100F.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and WB1100F is 94 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
38
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
54
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (512g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
23
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (512g)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 512 grams (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $250