Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as WB600
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Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FX75 versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FX75 was introduced 5 months later than the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FX75 matches up against the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Samsung HZ30W
| FX75 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic FX75
| HZ30W | FX75 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung HZ30W
| FX75 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FX75 compared to the HZ30W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and HZ30W.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FX75 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX70 | WB600 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-06-01 | 2010-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.40 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $139 | $280 |