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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was brought out 16 months before the DV150F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH7 grades versus the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung DV150F

 FH7 DV150F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FH7

 DV150F FH7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2011Fresher by 16 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung DV150F

 FH7 DV150F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH7 and the DV150F.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and DV150F.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older FH7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (116g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
34
pretty wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Samsung DV150F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 260 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $149 $150