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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FH10 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic FH10

 Galaxy Camera 2 FH10 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FH10 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (283g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
38
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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