Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung PL170
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP8 was launched 17 months before the PL170 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FP8 matches up against the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung PL170
| FP8 | PL170 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Panasonic FP8
| PL170 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung PL170
| FP8 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP8 and the PL170.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and PL170.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL170 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FP8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung PL170 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-07-27 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $300 | $175 |