Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ10W
95 Imaging
37 Features
17 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FP2 was revealed 8 months after the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP2 scores versus the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung HZ10W
FP2 | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | May 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FP2
HZ10W | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung HZ10W
FP2 | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has got outside 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 HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FP2 and the HZ10W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and HZ10W.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer FP2 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also called as | - | WB500 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $80 | $300 |