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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Samsung WB30F [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 ×
Samsung WB30F ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung WB30F
BrandPanasonicSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.samsung.com
Model numberDMC-FH20WB30F
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10098
Width (mm)2817
Height (mm)5758
Weight (g)159128
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.116.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1984 x 1488(3.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGMP4 (Video: MPEG4.AVC / H.264, Audio: Monaural AAC)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO, 9 elements in 7 groups, 3 AsphericalSamsung Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 224.0024.00 - 240.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 40.003.00 - 43.00
Zoom ratio (x)810
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.300.16 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 ptContrast Detection: Multi AF, Center AF, Tracking AF, Face Detection AF, Smart Face Recognition AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom set
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 601/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleMulti, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1Scene (TBD), Photo Filter, Split Shot, Motion Photo, Close up, Magic Frame, Live Panorama, Beauty Shot, Night shot
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red-eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range description0.6 - 5.8m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)TBD
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)40-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input (optional dc coupler required)
  • built-in wi-fi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.39-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.66-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.88-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP70A
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 740mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary 3.6V, 740mAh Lithium-ion rechargea1 x Proprietary BP70A Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 5.0 edition
  • quicktime
  • ilauncher
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD movies. Available in Silver, Black, Red and Violet.Smart Camera 2.0, Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, Built-in Wi-Fi, Magic Frame, Live Panorama. Available in black



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