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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was manufactured 4 years prior to the ST150F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH1 grades vs the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung ST150F

 FH1 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic FH1

 ST150F FH1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung ST150F

 FH1 ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH1 versus the ST150F.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and ST150F.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
30
decently wide (25mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung ST150F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $300