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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung GX-10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the FP8 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FP8 was introduced 2 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP8 matches up versus the GX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung GX-10

 FP8 GX-10 
ReleasedJuly 2009September 2006Fresher by 35 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Panasonic FP8

 GX-10 FP8 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung GX-10

 FP8 GX-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FP8 versus the GX-10.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and GX-10 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and GX-10.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP8 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FP8 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer FP8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP8
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (151 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (151g)
9
no video
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung GX-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung GX-10
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-07-27 2006-09-21
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $850