Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung PL120
FP7 | PL120 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Panasonic FP7
PL120 | FP7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung PL120
FP7 | PL120 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung PL120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung PL120 | |
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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 |