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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced 24 months earlier than the WB150F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH22 matches up against the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung WB150F

 FH22 WB150F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FH22

 WB150F FH22 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung WB150F

 FH22 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH22 versus the WB150F.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and WB150F.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
67
features touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung WB150F
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $230