Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB210

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was revealed 13 months later than the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ200 grades versus the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 has outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FZ200 vs the WB210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and WB210 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB210 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer FZ200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.