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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was unveiled around the same time to the PL120 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP7 scores versus the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung PL120

 FP7 PL120 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Panasonic FP7

 PL120 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung PL120

 FP7 PL120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FP7 and the PL120.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and PL120.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography factors
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
Samsung PL120 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL120 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (240 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL120 Travel photography factors
63
good battery pack (240 shots)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
41
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (240 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
great max aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging info
Samsung PL120 Vlogging info
29
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
31
great max aperture (f)
includes mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung PL120
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung PL120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 -
Launch price $227 $150