Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200
94 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
39


94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
30
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Released July 2010

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FX700 was released about the same time to the PL200 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX700 scores against the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung PL200
FX700 | PL200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic FX700
PL200 | FX700 |
---|
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung PL200
FX700 | PL200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FX700 vs the PL200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and PL200.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung PL200 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung PL200 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 170 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Battery model | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $399 | $0 |