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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(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
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
  • Released January 2013
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung DV150F

 FH2 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FH2

 DV150F FH2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung DV150F

 FH2 DV150F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"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).

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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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
72
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (116g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
34
pretty wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
lighter than others (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung DV150F
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