Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung PL200
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced July 2010
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FH1 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the PL200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH1 scores versus the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung PL200
| FH1 | PL200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic FH1
| PL200 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung PL200
| FH1 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has got outer 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 PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH1 against the PL200.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and PL200.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Samsung PL200 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lb) | 170 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $150 | $0 |