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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was revealed 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH2 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH2 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FH2

 Galaxy Camera FH2 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH2 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 offers outer 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 Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 against the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (270 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
72
good battery pack (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (300g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery pack (270 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
lighter than competition (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16 Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 308 ppi, 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 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 300g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 270 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $450