Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung PL200
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung PL200 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
- Announced January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced July 2010
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On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FX78 was launched 7 months later than the PL200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FX78 matches up versus the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung PL200
| FX78 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic FX78
| PL200 | FX78 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung PL200
| FX78 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 has physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FX78 and the PL200.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and PL200.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern FX78 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung PL200 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-25 | 2010-07-21 |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 142g (0.31 lb) | 170g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 life | 200 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $210 | $0 |
