Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SH100
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SH100 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and SH100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe FS7 was unveiled 23 months before the SH100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS7 scores versus the SH100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Samsung SH100
FS7 | SH100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Panasonic FS7
SH100 | FS7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung SH100
FS7 | SH100 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Samsung SH100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FS7 and the SH100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and SH100 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and SH100.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS7 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung SH100 will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Samsung SH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Samsung SH100 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-16 | 2011-01-04 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4230 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139 grams (0.31 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $160 | $200 |