Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2012
(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

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FH6 was announced 5 months later than the MV800 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH6 matches up versus the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung MV800
FH6 | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic FH6
MV800 | FH6 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung MV800
FH6 | MV800 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH6 against the MV800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and MV800.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
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), 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119 gr (0.26 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 life | 280 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Micro SD |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $129 | $499 |