Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung WB150F
FH27 | WB150F | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FH27
WB150F | FH27 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung WB150F
FH27 | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung WB150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |