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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was brought out 12 months earlier than the DV300F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FP7 matches up vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung DV300F

 FP7 DV300F 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FP7

 DV300F FP7 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung DV300F

 FP7 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP7 versus the DV300F.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and DV300F.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FP7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (147g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery power (240 per charge)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (147 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
41
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery power (240 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
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built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (147 grams)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung DV300F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $227 $200