Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung GX-1L
FH10 | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2006 | Fresher by 84 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Panasonic FH10
GX-1L | FH10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung GX-1L
FH10 | GX-1L | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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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 |