Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung MV800
94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Launched September 2011
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Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH3 was introduced 20 months before the MV800 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH3 scores vs the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung MV800
| FH3 | MV800 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic FH3
| MV800 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung MV800
| FH3 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH3 compared to the MV800.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and MV800.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung MV800 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung MV800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung MV800 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-09-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | - | BP70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Micro SD |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $160 | $499 |