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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH22 was launched 4 years earlier than the DV150F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH22 scores against the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung DV150F

 FH22 DV150F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FH22

 DV150F FH22 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung DV150F

 FH22 DV150F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH22 and the DV150F.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and DV150F.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
67
has focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (116g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung DV150F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $150