Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung MV800
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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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Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ100 was brought out 13 months prior to the MV800 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ100 scores against the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Samsung MV800
| FZ100 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic FZ100
| MV800 | FZ100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2011 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Samsung MV800
| FZ100 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ100 versus the MV800.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and MV800 is 67 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and MV800.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung MV800 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Samsung MV800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Samsung MV800 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2011-09-01 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.50 m | 3.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 540g (1.19 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 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 model | - | BP70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Micro SD |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $500 | $499 |
