Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung DV150F

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the DV150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH5 matches up vs the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH5 vs the DV150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and DV150F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FH5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.