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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 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
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was revealed 2 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LF1 scores against the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Samsung WB210

 LF1 WB210 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2011Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution920k1kCrisper display (+919k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic LF1

 WB210 LF1 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung WB210

 LF1 WB210 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the LF1 vs the WB210.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and WB210.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LF1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB210 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent LF1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
38
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (174g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
64
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors (174g)
has touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
36
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-26 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lbs) 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $500 $279