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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(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
Samsung DV150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung DV150F

 FP7 DV150F 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FP7

 DV150F FP7 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung DV150F

 FP7 DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP7
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (147g)
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (240 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
63
good battery life (240 CIPA)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
41
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery life (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
34
quite wide (25mm)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
29
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (147g)
31
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung DV150F
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