Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FH3 was manufactured 11 months later than the HZ15W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH3 grades vs the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung HZ15W
| FH3 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic FH3
| HZ15W | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung HZ15W
| FH3 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 features external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH3 against the HZ15W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and HZ15W.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH3 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger FH3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FS11 | WB550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $160 | $330 |