Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2011
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched February 2013
- Other Name is Wi-Fi
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP7 was introduced 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP7 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
FP7 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FP7
Galaxy Camera | FP7 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3.5" | Bigger screen (+1.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
FP7 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP7 compared to the Galaxy Camera.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and Galaxy Camera.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FP7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also called | - | Wi-Fi |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 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 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $227 | $450 |