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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH1 was introduced 20 months prior to the MV800 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH1 matches up versus the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung MV800

 FH1 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic FH1

 MV800 FH1 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung MV800

 FH1 MV800 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung MV800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH1 and the MV800.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
Samsung MV800 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung MV800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung MV800
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $499