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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out at a similar time to the WB150F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH6 scores versus the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung WB150F

 FH6 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FH6

 WB150F FH6 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung WB150F

 FH6 WB150F 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH6 and the WB150F.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
70
better than average battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (119 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2012-01-09
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $129 $230