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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was announced 12 months before the DV150F so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH8 matches up against the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Samsung DV150F

 FH8 DV150F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FH8

 DV150F FH8 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung DV150F

 FH8 DV150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH8 and the DV150F.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and DV150F.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (123g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
34
fairly wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 MPEG-4 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123 gr (0.27 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 260 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $149 $150