Samsung GX-20 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

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      Specifications

      General Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      BrandSamsungPanasonic
      ModelGX-20Lumix DMC-FX90
      Predecessor ModelSamsung GX-10
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel12.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels15.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Max Image Resolution4688 x 31204000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4672 x 3120, 3872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 12164000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW (DNG), JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Manual, Color Temperature (1, 2, 3)
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle AF, Continuous AF, Manual
      Number of Focus Points1123
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.5 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Shutter Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-run focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.7 fps
      Flash Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      wireless
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 1005.90 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      X Sync Socket
      Wireless Sync
      Exposure Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Sensitivity Priority AE, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync, Wireless Mode, AE Lock, User mode, Auto Bracket, Expand Bracket, Multi Exposure
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      DxO Low Light ISO714
      DxO Color Depth23.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.2
      DxO Overall Score68
      Video Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Dimensions142 x 101 x 72 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.83")102 x 56 x 22 mm (4.02 x 2.2 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      Power and Storage Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Battery Life200 shots
      Internal Storage40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Samsung GX-20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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