Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is WB550
Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH6 was brought out 2 years after the HZ15W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the FH6 matches up against the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung HZ15W
FH6 | HZ15W | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic FH6
HZ15W | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung HZ15W
FH6 | HZ15W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH6 versus the HZ15W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and HZ15W.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer FH6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Samsung HZ15W |
Also called as | - | WB550 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2009-02-23 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | ||
Battery life | 280 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $129 | $330 |