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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH10 versus Samsung GX-1L, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FH10 was launched 6 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH10 matches up vs the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung GX-1L

 FH10 GX-1L 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2006Fresher by 84 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Panasonic FH10

 GX-1L FH10 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung GX-1L

 FH10 GX-1L 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 versus Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH10 compared to the GX-1L.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and GX-1L is 97 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and GX-1L.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH10 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung GX-1L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung GX-1L
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2006-02-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 5
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 570 grams (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 life 260 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $110 $0