Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
- Released September 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
FH7 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FH7
Galaxy Camera | FH7 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | September 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
FH7 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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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 |