Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung DV300F
FH25 | DV300F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FH25
DV300F | FH25 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung DV300F
FH25 | DV300F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |