Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV150F
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
33
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
(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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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH25 was introduced 24 months earlier than the DV150F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH25 scores vs the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung DV150F
| FH25 | DV150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FH25
| DV150F | FH25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung DV150F
| FH25 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH25 and the DV150F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and DV150F.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition (116g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
fairly wide (25mm)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
Photography Glossary
Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Samsung DV150F |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine VI | - |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (24 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 file 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 57 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 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 | ||
| Battery life | 250 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $180 | $150 |
