Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F
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68 Imaging
37 Features
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68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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59 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced July 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
- Released January 2014
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Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ40 scores against the WB2200F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Samsung WB2200F
| FZ40 | WB2200F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic FZ40
| WB2200F | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB2200F
| FZ40 | WB2200F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB2200F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ40 and the WB2200F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and WB2200F is 68 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and WB2200F.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB2200F to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ40
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic FZ40 Street photography features
Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (708g)
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Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography info
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography info
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography details
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography details
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging with Panasonic FZ40
Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (494g)
fairly wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than others (708 grams)
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Samsung WB2200F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Samsung WB2200F |
| Other name | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 1/8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 494g (1.09 pounds) | 708g (1.56 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Battery ID | - | BP-1410 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SCXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $420 | $599 |
