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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung GX-20
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung GX-20

 FP7 GX-20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2008More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Panasonic FP7

 GX-20 FP7 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung GX-20

 FP7 GX-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
63
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
offers touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
41
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
29
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (147g)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung GX-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung GX-20
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