Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung DV150F
FH27 | DV150F | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FH27
DV150F | FH27 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung DV150F
FH27 | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Samsung DV150F | |
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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 |