Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched September 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed February 2006

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

The FH7 was brought out 5 years after the GX-1L which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH7 grades against the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung GX-1L
FH7 | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2006 | Newer by 68 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Panasonic FH7
GX-1L | FH7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung GX-1L
FH7 | GX-1L | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH7 versus the GX-1L.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and GX-1L.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic FH7 will offer extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher FH7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Samsung GX-1L |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-09-07 | 2006-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 7.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 570g (1.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $149 | $0 |