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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was brought out 24 months earlier than the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP5 scores vs the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung ST150F

 FP5 ST150F 
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic FP5

 ST150F FP5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung ST150F

 FP5 ST150F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FP5 and the ST150F.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and ST150F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (260 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
65
good battery pack (260 CIPA)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
40
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (260 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
39
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging details
Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
30
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
30
rather wide (25mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Samsung ST150F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $300