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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung DV150F

 FH20 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FH20

 DV150F FH20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung DV150F

 FH20 DV150F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"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).

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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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
34
fairly wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung DV150F
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