Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
(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
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe FH20 was announced 4 years prior to the DV150F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH20 scores against the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung DV150F
FH20 | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FH20
DV150F | FH20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung DV150F
FH20 | DV150F | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH20 against the DV150F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and DV150F.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung DV150F |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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), 848 x 480 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 178g (0.39 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $179 | $150 |