Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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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Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FH3 was unveiled 4 years prior to the DV150F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH3 scores against the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung DV150F
| FH3 | DV150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FH3
| DV150F | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung DV150F
| FH3 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 features outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH3 compared to the DV150F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and DV150F.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung DV150F |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 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 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $160 | $150 |
