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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FP7 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FP7 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic FP7

 Galaxy Camera 2 FP7 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FP7 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP7 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older FP7 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (240 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
63
great battery (240 per charge)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
41
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (147g)
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition in class (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 4.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $227 $400