• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 34.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 132.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung L210 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FS7

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.33 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    15 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic DMC-FS7 advantages over Samsung L210

  • Less expensive
    $160 vs $269 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    132 mm vs 102 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 360 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.5 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm J10

Samsung L210
Fujifilm J10
  • $99
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Samsung L210 vs Fujifilm J10

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Fujifilm J10
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Fujifilm J10

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3

Samsung L210
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $99
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Samsung L210 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Compared to Canon SD1200 IS

Samsung L210
Canon SD1200 IS
  • $99
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung L210 vs Canon SD1200 IS

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Canon SD1200 IS
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Canon SD1200 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-F3

Samsung L210
Panasonic DMC-F3
  • $99
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Faster shutter
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Samsung L210 vs Panasonic DMC-F3

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Panasonic DMC-F3
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Panasonic DMC-F3

Compared to Canon SD1300 IS

Samsung L210
Canon SD1300 IS
  • $99
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Samsung L210 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Panasonic DMC-FS7
Canon SD1300 IS
  • $160
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS7 vs Canon SD1300 IS

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