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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung MV800, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was released 3 years prior to the MV800 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FS15 matches up versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung MV800

 FS15 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic FS15

 MV800 FS15 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung MV800

 FS15 MV800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FS15 and the MV800.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and MV800.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung MV800 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
Samsung MV800 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography details
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung MV800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung MV800
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung MV800
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-16 2011-09-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
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 848 x 480 (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 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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
Battery ID - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $499