Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung PL120
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH5 was manufactured at a similar time to the PL120 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH5 matches up against the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung PL120
| FH5 | PL120 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Panasonic FH5
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Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung PL120
| FH5 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH5 and the PL120.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and PL120.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung PL120 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 260 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | - |
| Retail cost | $169 | $150 |