Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB210
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched July 2011

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FX700 was launched 12 months before the WB210 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FX700 scores vs the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung WB210
FX700 | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FX700
WB210 | FX700 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB210
FX700 | WB210 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 has got external 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) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FX700 compared to the WB210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and WB210.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FX700 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung WB210 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $279 |