Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung HZ30W
FP1 | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic FP1
HZ30W | FP1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung HZ30W
FP1 | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |