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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700 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 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
  • Launched December 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung WB700

 FX90 WB700 
LaunchedAugust 2011December 2010Newer by 9 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic FX90

 WB700 FX90 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB700

 FX90 WB700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Samsung WB700
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
30
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
28
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
60
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
70
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
36
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Samsung WB700
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