Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung MV800
Portability
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95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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43 Overall
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
Photography Glossary 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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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 type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung MV800
| FX90 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | September 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
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
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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Panasonic FX90 Street photography information
Samsung MV800 Street photography information
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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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Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
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
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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Panasonic FX90 Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
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)
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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Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
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
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 with Panasonic FX90
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
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
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
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Samsung 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 |