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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was manufactured about the same time to the WB210 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ47 grades vs the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung WB210

 FZ47 WB210 
Screen resolution460k1kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FZ47

 WB210 FZ47 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB210

 FZ47 WB210 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ47 and the WB210.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and WB210 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and WB210.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB210 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography features
Samsung WB210 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (174g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (400 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
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great battery pack (400 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (174 grams)
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Samsung WB210
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-21 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
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 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 life 400 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $379 $279