Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL200

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung PL200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and PL200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The FS7 was revealed 18 months before the PL200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FS7 matches up against the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 features external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS7 compared to the PL200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and PL200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung PL200 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.