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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and PL120 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was revealed 23 months earlier than the PL120 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the FS7 matches up vs the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Samsung PL120

 FS7 PL120 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Panasonic FS7

 PL120 FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung PL120

 FS7 PL120 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FS7 vs the PL120.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and PL120.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung PL120 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography advice
Samsung PL120 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL120 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
33
great max aperture (f)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging details
Samsung PL120 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
31
great max aperture (f)
includes external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Samsung PL120
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Samsung PL120
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Samsung PL120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 139 grams (0.31 lbs) -
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 -
Pricing at release $160 $150