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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
Samsung PL120
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung PL120

 FP2 PL120 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Panasonic FP2

 PL120 FP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung PL120

 FP2 PL120 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
Samsung PL120 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (151g)
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL120 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Travel photography highlights
56
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
33
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
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)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
33
good maximum aperture (f)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (151 grams)
31
good maximum aperture (f)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung PL120
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung PL120
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