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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Launched September 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was revealed 17 months after the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH10 grades vs the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung MV800

 FH10 MV800 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2011More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic FH10

 MV800 FH10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung MV800

 FH10 MV800 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH10 versus the MV800.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and MV800 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and MV800.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent FH10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
Samsung MV800 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
Samsung MV800 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (103g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (121g)
features touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography advice
38
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
31
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung MV800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $110 $499