Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB850F

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was revealed 19 months later than the WB850F making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ70 matches up versus the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 vs the WB850F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and WB850F is 63 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and WB850F.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger FZ70 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.