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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was manufactured 23 months before the WB700 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ28 scores vs the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung WB700

 FZ28 WB700 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic FZ28

 WB700 FZ28 
ReleasedDecember 2010January 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB700

 FZ28 WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 has outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 vs the WB700.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and WB700 is 72 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and WB700.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
35
focusing manually
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
Samsung WB700 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography info
Samsung WB700 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography advice
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
24
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung WB700
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-12-28
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch price $599 $300