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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH1 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FH1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic FH1

 Galaxy Camera 4G FH1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FH1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH1 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
37
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $550