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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched 12 months before the WB150F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH25 matches up versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung WB150F

 FH25 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FH25

 WB150F FH25 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB150F

 FH25 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH25 vs the WB150F.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and WB150F.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung WB150F
Other name Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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
Pricing at launch $180 $230