Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
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In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FP3 was introduced at a similar time to the HZ30W so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP3 matches up against the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung HZ30W
| FP3 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic FP3
| HZ30W | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung HZ30W
| FP3 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FP3 vs the HZ30W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and HZ30W.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also called | - | WB600 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $182 | $280 |