Samsung PL200 has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FH10 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Below you can see the PL200 and FH10 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung PL200 and Panasonic FH10 Cameras
Samsung PL200 and Panasonic FH10 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Samsung PL200
or the
Panasonic FH10 ,
including hyperfocal distance.