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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(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
Samsung MV800
(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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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung MV800

 FH6 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic FH6

 MV800 FH6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung MV800

 FH6 MV800 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2011Same 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
Samsung MV800 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (119g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
Samsung MV800 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lighter than others (119g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others (119g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung MV800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung MV800
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