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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FX90 versus Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 2 months after the WB210 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FX90 grades against the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung WB210

 FX90 WB210 
Screen resolution460k1kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FX90

 WB210 FX90 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB210

 FX90 WB210 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FX90 compared to the WB210.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
60
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than average in class (174g)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-26 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $227 $279