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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was introduced 3 years prior to the WB210 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ28 grades against the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung WB210

 FZ28 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FZ28

 WB210 FZ28 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB210

 FZ28 WB210 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FZ28 and the WB210.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and WB210 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and WB210.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB210 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (174 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (174g)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 grams (0.92 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $599 $279