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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX700 was revealed 13 months before the MV800 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FX700 scores versus the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung MV800

 FX700 MV800 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic FX700

 MV800 FX700 
IntroducedSeptember 2011July 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung MV800

 FX700 MV800 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FX700 versus the MV800.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and MV800.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
38
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography information
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
34
rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung MV800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Micro SD
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $499