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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was brought out 12 months earlier than the WB210 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ40 matches up against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Samsung WB210

 FZ40 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FZ40

 WB210 FZ40 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB210

 FZ40 WB210 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ40 versus the WB210.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and WB210 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and WB210.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
45
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (174 grams)
features touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
51
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
22
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (174g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Samsung WB210
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494 grams (1.09 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $420 $279