Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2012

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The FS25 was brought out 3 years before the DV300F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FS25 scores against the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung DV300F
FS25 | DV300F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FS25
DV300F | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung DV300F
FS25 | DV300F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FS25 vs the DV300F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and DV300F.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung DV300F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2012-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Battery model | - | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $230 | $200 |