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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(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
Samsung PL200
(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
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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").

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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.

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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 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
37
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung 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
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