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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung HZ10W, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was launched 3 months after the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP8 grades versus the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FP8 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FP8

 HZ10W FP8 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung HZ10W

 FP8 HZ10W 
RevealedJuly 2009May 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP8 versus the HZ10W.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP8 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (151 grams)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (151 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (249g)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
35
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (151 grams)
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-27 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $300