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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was introduced at a similar time to the HZ30W so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP1 scores versus the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung HZ30W

 FP1 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic FP1

 HZ30W FP1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung HZ30W

 FP1 HZ30W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP1 compared to the HZ30W.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and HZ30W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung HZ30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $153 $280