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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL120 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 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
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was unveiled 12 months prior to the PL120 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP1 scores vs the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung PL120

 FP1 PL120 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Panasonic FP1

 PL120 FP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung PL120

 FP1 PL120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP1 vs the PL120.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and PL120.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL120 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FP1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (151g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
good max aperture (f)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (151g)
31
good max aperture (f)
comes with microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung PL120
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung PL120
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Samsung PL120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One -
Launch price $153 $150