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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH10 was launched around the same time to the Galaxy Camera which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH10 scores vs the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH10 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FH10

 Galaxy Camera FH10 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH10 Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and Galaxy Camera is 97 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
31
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
37
really wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also referred to as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 103g (0.23 lb) 300g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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
Battery life 260 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $110 $450