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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-1L, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was revealed 4 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FP7 grades against the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung GX-1L

 FP7 GX-1L 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2006More modern by 60 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Panasonic FP7

 GX-1L FP7 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung GX-1L

 FP7 GX-1L 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FP7 compared to the GX-1L.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and GX-1L is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and GX-1L.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP7 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP7 will render more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern FP7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (147g)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (570g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery life (240 shots)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competitors (570g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
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touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (147g)
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung GX-1L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung GX-1L
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2006-02-24
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 570 grams (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $227 $0