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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Samsung DV300F
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched 12 months before the DV300F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH25 grades versus the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung DV300F

 FH25 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FH25

 DV300F FH25 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung DV300F

 FH25 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH25 versus the DV300F.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and DV300F.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung DV300F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $200