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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
31

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Samsung PL200
(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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was released 6 months after the PL200 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH25 scores vs the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung PL200

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
 PL200 FH25 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung PL200

		

		

			
 FH25 PL200 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 provides outer measurements 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 PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH25 against the PL200.
Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and PL200.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
34
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
28
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Samsung PL200
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
65
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 does not have Time Lapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
37
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic socket
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung PL200
Other name Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 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 life 250 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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