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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Samsung MV800
(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
  • Introduced September 2011
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ10 was revealed 3 years later than the MV800 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ10 matches up versus the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung MV800

 SZ10 MV800 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2011Fresher by 41 months

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic SZ10

 MV800 SZ10 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung MV800

 SZ10 MV800 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ10 vs the MV800.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and MV800.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography information
Samsung MV800 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition (177g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (121g)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung MV800 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
34
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung MV800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Samsung MV800
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.4fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $499