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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
36

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out within a month of the DV300F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH6 scores versus the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 FH6 DV300F 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 DV300F FH6 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 FH6 DV300F 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH6 against the DV300F.
Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and DV300F.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
34
 decent MP (14MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
34
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (119 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (133g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
 max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
71
 better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (119g)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (133g)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
41
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (280 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than average in class (119 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic port
33
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (133g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic support
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.60 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 280 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $129 $200