Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung PL120
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH2 matches up versus the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung PL120
| FH2 | PL120 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Panasonic FH2
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Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung PL120
| FH2 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH2 and the PL120.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and PL120.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Samsung PL120 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | Single | - |
| Launch pricing | $149 | $150 |
