Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FP7 was revealed 24 months prior to the DV150F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FP7 grades vs the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung DV150F
FP7 | DV150F | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FP7
DV150F | FP7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung DV150F
FP7 | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FP7 and the DV150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and DV150F.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung DV150F |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | 240 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $227 | $150 |