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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was brought out 21 months after the HZ10W making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH2 matches up vs the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FH2 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FH2

 HZ10W FH2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung HZ10W

 FH2 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH2 against the HZ10W.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent FH2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
has manual focus
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 per charge)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
72
great battery power (270 CIPA)
lighter than others (121g)
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery power (270 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung HZ10W
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 270 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $149 $300