Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL210
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP1 was announced 12 months prior to the PL210 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FP1 matches up vs the PL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung PL210
| FP1 | PL210 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Panasonic FP1
| PL210 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung PL210
| FP1 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP1 against the PL210.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and PL210.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung PL210 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung PL210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung PL210 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $153 | $200 |
