Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL200
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL200 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
- Revealed September 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Released July 2010
Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH7 was manufactured 14 months later than the PL200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FH7 matches up vs the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung PL200
FH7 | PL200 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | July 2010 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic FH7
PL200 | FH7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung PL200
FH7 | PL200 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 offers external 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 PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH7 compared to the PL200.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and PL200.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH7 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Samsung PL200 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-09-07 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.60 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 170g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $149 | $0 |