Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung ST150F

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was manufactured 16 months before the ST150F making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH7 grades versus the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH7 and the ST150F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and ST150F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.