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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH10 was unveiled very close to the DV150F so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH10 grades against the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung DV150F

 FH10 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FH10

 DV150F FH10 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung DV150F

 FH10 DV150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH10 against the DV150F.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and DV150F is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and DV150F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
Samsung DV150F Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography details
Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
38
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging features
Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
31
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
31
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 260 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $110 $150