Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung ST150F

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was revealed 24 months prior to the ST150F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH5 scores vs the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH5 versus the ST150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and ST150F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.