Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F 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
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2013
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe FX700 was released 3 years earlier than the WB30F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX700 scores versus the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung WB30F
FX700 | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic FX700
WB30F | FX700 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2010 | Fresher by 30 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB30F
FX700 | WB30F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FX700 vs the WB30F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and WB30F.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FX700 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
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 | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $180 |