Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB2200F

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was introduced 5 months before the WB2200F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ70 matches up versus the WB2200F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 vs the WB2200F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and WB2200F is 63 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and WB2200F.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.