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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH6 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the ST150F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH6 matches up against the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung ST150F

 FH6 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic FH6

 ST150F FH6 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung ST150F

 FH6 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH6 and the ST150F.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and ST150F.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery power (280 shots)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
70
great battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than average (119g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others in class (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $129 $300