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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL210 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 PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was announced at a similar time to the PL210 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP7 grades against the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung PL210

 FP7 PL210 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Panasonic FP7

 PL210 FP7 

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung PL210

 FP7 PL210 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 offers external 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 PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FP7 and the PL210.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and PL210.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography information
Samsung PL210 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography information
Samsung PL210 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (240 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
63
great battery life (240 shots)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography information
41
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL210 Vlogging highlights
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
27
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung PL210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung PL210
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung PL210
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) -
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
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