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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
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 FH27 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 12 months earlier than the WB150F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH27 scores versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung WB150F

 FH27 WB150F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FH27

 WB150F FH27 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung WB150F

 FH27 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 vs the WB150F.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and WB150F.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH27 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
68
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (188 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 152g (0.34 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $229 $230