Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Launched December 2010

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FX90 was manufactured 9 months after the WB700 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FX90 scores against the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung WB700
FX90 | WB700 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | December 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic FX90
WB700 | FX90 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB700
FX90 | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FX90 vs the WB700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and WB700.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB700 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger FX90 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Samsung WB700 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-26 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $227 | $300 |