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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was revealed very close to the ST150F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH10 grades against the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung ST150F

 FH10 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic FH10

 ST150F FH10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung ST150F

 FH10 ST150F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH10 against the ST150F.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and ST150F is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and ST150F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to take the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
30
really wide (25mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $110 $300