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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was unveiled 21 months later than the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP7 matches up versus the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FP7 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 21 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FP7

 HZ10W FP7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung HZ10W

 FP7 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 and the HZ10W.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FP7 to render more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher FP7 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (147g)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (240 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
63
good battery life (240 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (249g)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
41
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
35
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
29
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (249g)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $227 $300