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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was revealed 24 months earlier than the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH1 grades vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung DV300F

 FH1 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FH1

 DV300F FH1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung DV300F

 FH1 DV300F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH1 versus the DV300F.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (133g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung DV300F
Other name Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $200