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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(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
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung DV300F

 FX78 DV300F 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FX78

 DV300F FX78 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung DV300F

 FX78 DV300F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography advice
Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Samsung 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