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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(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
Samsung HZ15W
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung HZ15W

 FH6 HZ15W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic FH6

 HZ15W FH6 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung HZ15W

 FH6 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
focusing manually
has face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (119g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
70
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung HZ15W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung HZ15W
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