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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung DV300F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the DV300F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FP3 scores against the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung DV300F

 FP3 DV300F 
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FP3

 DV300F FP3 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung DV300F

 FP3 DV300F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP3 versus the DV300F.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and DV300F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FP3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
60
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (155g)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung DV300F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $182 $200