Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung PL120
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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99 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung PL120 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH6 was brought out 13 months later than the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH6 scores against the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung PL120
| FH6 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Panasonic FH6
| PL120 | FH6 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung PL120
| FH6 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FH6 against the PL120.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and PL120.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher FH6 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Samsung PL120 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 280 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | Single | - |
| Launch cost | $129 | $150 |