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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the DV300F so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH2 grades vs the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung DV300F

 FH2 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FH2

 DV300F FH2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung DV300F

 FH2 DV300F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 features physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH2 against the DV300F.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
72
better than average battery (270 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
includes focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery (270 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung DV300F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 270 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $200