Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung PL210
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung PL210 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
 - Announced July 2009
 
(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
 - Launched January 2011
 
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Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FP8 was brought out 17 months before the PL210 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP8 grades versus the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung PL210
| FP8 | PL210 | 
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Panasonic FP8
| PL210 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | 
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung PL210
| FP8 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display | 
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 offers 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) while the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FP8 vs the PL210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.
          Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and PL210.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung PL210 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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        Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung PL210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung | 
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung PL210 | 
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact | 
| Announced | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² | 
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP | 
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - | 
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 | 
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | - | 
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - | 
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - | 
| Cross focus points | - | - | 
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens | 
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | () | 
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - | 
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - | 
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 | 
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type | 
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch | 
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots | 
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None | 
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs | 
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs | 
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | - | 
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m | - | 
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - | 
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 | 
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 | 
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - | 
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None | 
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none | 
| GPS | None | None | 
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) | - | 
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 
| 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) | - | 
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - | 
| Card slots | One | One | 
| Pricing at release | $300 | $200 |