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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was released 2 years after the PL200 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH10 scores vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung PL200

 FH10 PL200 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic FH10

 PL200 FH10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung PL200

 FH10 PL200 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH10 against the PL200.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and PL200 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and PL200.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer FH10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH10
Street photography with Samsung PL200
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
Body design 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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