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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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 FP2 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP2 matches up vs the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung WB150F

 FP2 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FP2

 WB150F FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung WB150F

 FP2 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 vs the WB150F.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and WB150F.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (151g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (188g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (151g)
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung WB150F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $80 $230