Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung SH100
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
35
95 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
35
Portability
99 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
99 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung SH100
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP7 scores vs the SH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung SH100
| FP7 | SH100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Panasonic FP7
| SH100 | FP7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung SH100
| FP7 | SH100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FP7 against the SH100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and SH100 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and SH100.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (147 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports photography with Samsung SH100
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (240 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Panasonic FP7 Travel photography information
Samsung SH100 Travel photography information
great battery pack (240 per charge)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography features
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Samsung SH100
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (147 grams)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
does have external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
Photography Glossary
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung SH100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung SH100 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-04 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4230 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| 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 | 4.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | - |
| Flash settings | 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 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 | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $227 | $200 |