Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2014

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FH10 was introduced 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH10 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FH10 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic FH10
Galaxy Camera 2 | FH10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FH10 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH10 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lb) | 283 grams (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 | 400 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $110 | $400 |