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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FH3 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH3 grades vs the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung WB150F

 FH3 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FH3

 WB150F FH3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung WB150F

 FH3 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH3 compared to the WB150F.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
64
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (188g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Samsung WB150F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 165g (0.36 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $230