Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
(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
- Released January 2013
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe FH2 was manufactured 24 months prior to the DV150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH2 scores vs the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung DV150F
FH2 | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FH2
DV150F | FH2 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung DV150F
FH2 | DV150F | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH2 compared to the DV150F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and DV150F.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Samsung DV150F |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 | ||
Battery life | 270 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $149 | $150 |