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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FX78 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was revealed very close to the WB700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FX78 matches up vs the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung WB700

 FX78 WB700 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic FX78

 WB700 FX78 
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung WB700

 FX78 WB700 
RevealedJanuary 2011December 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FX78 against the WB700.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and WB700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB700 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX78
Street photography with Samsung WB700
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
56
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
70
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging details
Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Samsung WB700
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Samsung WB700
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-25 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) -
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $210 $300