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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was unveiled 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FP2 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FP2 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic FP2

 Galaxy Camera 4G FP2 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FP2 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 provides exterior 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 Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FP2 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2012-08-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $80 $550