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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 FX75 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was launched 15 months earlier than the MV800 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FX75 matches up versus the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Samsung MV800

 FX75 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic FX75

 MV800 FX75 
IntroducedSeptember 2011June 2010Fresher by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung MV800

 FX75 MV800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 provides outer 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 MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FX75 and the MV800.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and MV800 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and MV800.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FX75 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography factors
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
67
supports touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
34
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Samsung MV800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Samsung MV800
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-01 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $139 $499