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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was manufactured 9 months later than the PL120 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH7 scores versus the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung PL120

 FH7 PL120 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 9 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Panasonic FH7

 PL120 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung PL120

 FH7 PL120 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys exterior 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 PL120 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH7 compared to the PL120.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and PL120.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern FH7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
Samsung PL120 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
Samsung PL120 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL120 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
features touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL120 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Samsung PL120
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Samsung PL120
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Samsung PL120
Other name Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-09-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) -
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One -
Price at release $149 $150