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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the DV300F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH3 grades versus the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung DV300F

 FH3 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FH3

 DV300F FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung DV300F

 FH3 DV300F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH3 versus the DV300F.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH3
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (133g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Samsung DV300F
Other name Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 165g (0.36 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $200