Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH10 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FH10 was released 3 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH10 scores versus the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung HZ15W
FH10 | HZ15W | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic FH10
HZ15W | FH10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung HZ15W
FH10 | HZ15W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH10 versus Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH10 against the HZ15W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and HZ15W is 97 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and HZ15W.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Samsung HZ15W |
Other name | - | WB550 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 103 gr (0.23 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $110 | $330 |