Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
(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
- Announced January 2012
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Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FX78 was announced 11 months prior to the DV300F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FX78 matches up vs the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung DV300F
| FX78 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FX78
| DV300F | FX78 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung DV300F
| FX78 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FX78 and the DV300F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and DV300F.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung DV300F |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-25 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $210 | $200 |