Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB850F
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
- Updated by Panasonic FZ300
Samsung WB850F
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Released January 2012
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Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ200 was brought out 7 months later than the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ200 scores against the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Samsung WB850F
| FZ200 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic FZ200
| WB850F | FZ200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung WB850F
| FZ200 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 has got 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) and the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 versus the WB850F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and WB850F is 65 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and WB850F.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern FZ200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (540 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography features
Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
good battery (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Samsung WB850F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Samsung WB850F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine VII FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 588 gr (1.30 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 37 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 114 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $499 | $599 |