Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung PL210

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS7 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and PL210 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was introduced 23 months earlier than the PL210 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FS7 grades versus the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS7 versus Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FS7 compared to the PL210.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and PL210.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung PL210 will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.