Samsung HZ10W with Panasonic FH20 Comparison

Samsung HZ10W and Panasonic FH20 Main Features

  • May, 2009
  • January, 2010
  • 10 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 24-240 mm (10x) F3.3-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • 28-224 mm (8x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 6400 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 105 x 61 x 37 mm, 249g.
  • 100 x 56 x 28 mm, 178g.
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Samsung HZ10W Scores


Imaging score
19
Features score
44
Value for money score
58
Portability score
94
Overall score
40

Panasonic FH20 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
26
Value for money score
50
Portability score
97
Overall score
32

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 with Samsung HZ10W Overview


Let's compare Samsung HZ10W with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Samsung HZ10W was released in 2009, and Panasonic FH20 in 2010. Lumix DMC-FH20 is newer, which is a plus. HZ10W 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of HZ10W is greater than that of Lumix DMC-FH20. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Samsung HZ10W has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General HZ10W Lumix DMC-FH20
Brand Samsung Panasonic
Model HZ10W Lumix DMC-FH20
Announced May, 2009 January, 2010
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 5
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/16 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 5.80
Flash Modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 27.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 10 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2432 4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO 3200 6400
Min Native ISO 80 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 249 g 178 g
Physical Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37 mm 100 x 56 x 28 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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