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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(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
Samsung DV300F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung DV300F

 FS25 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FS25

 DV300F FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung DV300F

 FS25 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

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

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
26
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Samsung DV300F
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