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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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
  • Released September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was brought out 17 months prior to the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH7 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH7 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FH7

 Galaxy Camera FH7 
LaunchedFebruary 2013September 2011Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH7 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH7 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FH7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competitors (126g)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
43
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
49
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
36
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22 Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-07 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $149 $450