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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was unveiled 19 months prior to the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FX75 matches up vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Samsung DV300F

 FX75 DV300F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FX75

 DV300F FX75 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung DV300F

 FX75 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FX75 vs the DV300F.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and DV300F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX75 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
67
has touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
68
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
37
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging features
Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
30
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Samsung DV300F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-01 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
Battery model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $139 $200