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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was revealed 3 months before the DV300F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH7 grades vs the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung DV300F

 FH7 DV300F 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FH7

 DV300F FH7 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung DV300F

 FH7 DV300F 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH7 compared to the DV300F.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Samsung DV300F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-07 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $149 $200