Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung DV300F

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FX90 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 4 months before the DV300F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FX90 scores versus the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 has outside measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FX90 vs the DV300F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and DV300F.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.