Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120
95 Imaging
37 Features
17 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP2 was revealed 12 months before the PL120 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP2 matches up against the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung PL120
FP2 | PL120 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Panasonic FP2
PL120 | FP2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung PL120
FP2 | PL120 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FP2 vs the PL120.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and PL120.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung PL120 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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 range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | - |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | 151 gr (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 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | - |
Retail price | $80 | $150 |