Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB150F
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FH5 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the WB150F so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH5 scores vs the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung WB150F
FH5 | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FH5
WB150F | FH5 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung WB150F
FH5 | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH5 against the WB150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and WB150F.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FH5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung WB150F |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 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 | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 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 life | 260 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $169 | $230 |