Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung DV300F

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was manufactured 24 months prior to the DV300F making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP2 grades against the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung DV300F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP2 against the DV300F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and DV300F.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.