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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH8 was launched 5 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH8 grades vs the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Samsung GX-10

 FH8 GX-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2006More recent by 65 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Panasonic FH8

 GX-10 FH8 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung GX-10

 FH8 GX-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH8 and the GX-10.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and GX-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH8 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FH8 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger FH8 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
Samsung GX-10 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
69
lighter than competition in class (123g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Samsung GX-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Samsung GX-10
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Samsung GX-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-09 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123g (0.27 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $149 $850