Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung PL200
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
30
94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
30
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
(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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Released July 2010
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Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH20 scores vs the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung PL200
| FH20 | PL200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic FH20
| PL200 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung PL200
| FH20 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FH20 and the PL200.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and PL200.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the age of the products into consideration.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography info
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street photography with Panasonic FH20
Street photography with Samsung PL200
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung PL200 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $179 | $0 |