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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was brought out at a similar time to the MV800 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FX90 matches up vs the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung MV800

 FX90 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic FX90

 MV800 FX90 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung MV800

 FX90 MV800 
LaunchedAugust 2011September 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FX90 vs the MV800.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and MV800.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography information
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
60
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Samsung MV800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-26 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
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 focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.90 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149g (0.33 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $227 $499