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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was unveiled 5 months before the WB700 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the FX700 matches up against the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung WB700

 FX700 WB700 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic FX700

 WB700 FX700 
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB700

 FX700 WB700 
ReleasedJuly 2010December 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FX700 and the WB700.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and WB700.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography info
Samsung WB700 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
70
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) -
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $300