Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung DV300F

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was introduced 3 years before the DV300F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FS12 grades vs the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS12 against the DV300F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and DV300F.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.