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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung WB30F

 FX700 WB30F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic FX700

 WB30F FX700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB30F

 FX700 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung WB30F
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