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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released 24 months earlier than the DV150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH27 matches up against the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung DV150F

 FH27 DV150F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FH27

 DV150F FH27 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung DV150F

 FH27 DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 has outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH27 versus the DV150F.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and DV150F.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FH27 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
68
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
34
rather wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $150