Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV300F
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(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
- Launched January 2012
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Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH20 was released 24 months earlier than the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH20 grades versus the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung DV300F
| FH20 | DV300F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FH20
| DV300F | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung DV300F
| FH20 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH20 versus the DV300F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and DV300F.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung DV300F |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 ID | - | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $179 | $200 |