Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung HZ15W

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung HZ15W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled 11 months later than the HZ15W and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP3 grades against the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP3 vs the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and HZ15W.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger FP3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.