Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung DV300F
FH2 | DV300F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FH2
DV300F | FH2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung DV300F
FH2 | DV300F | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |