Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung HZ10W
FH2 | HZ10W | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | May 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FH2
HZ10W | FH2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung HZ10W
FH2 | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |