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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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 FH20 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was introduced 4 years before the ST150F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH20 matches up against the ST150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung ST150F

 FH20 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic FH20

 ST150F FH20 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung ST150F

 FH20 ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH20 vs the ST150F.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and ST150F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than others (114 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (114 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
30
quite wide (25mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Samsung ST150F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $300