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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Launched July 2013
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was manufactured 2 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ70 grades vs the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Samsung WB210

 FZ70 WB210 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution460k1kSharper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FZ70

 WB210 FZ70 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung WB210

 FZ70 WB210 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 comes with external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ70 and the WB210.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and WB210 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and WB210.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger FZ70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
Street photography with Samsung WB210
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (606 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
55
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (400 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
55
good battery pack (400 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (606 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
supports touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
quite wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
26
quite wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (606g)
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-18 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606g (1.34 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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