Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Old Model is Samsung GX-10
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the FP7 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP7 was revealed 2 years after the GX-20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP7 scores against the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung GX-20
FP7 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2008 | More modern by 36 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Panasonic FP7
GX-20 | FP7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung GX-20
FP7 | GX-20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FP7 vs the GX-20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and GX-20.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP7 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FP7 will give more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer FP7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung GX-20 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4688 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147g (0.32 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $227 | $850 |