Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB210

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was launched 4 years after the WB210 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ300 matches up against the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 provides exterior dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ300 versus the WB210.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and WB210 is 59 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and WB210.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB210 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.