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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung HZ15W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was launched 6 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP8 scores against the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung HZ15W

 FP8 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic FP8

 HZ15W FP8 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung HZ15W

 FP8 HZ15W 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FP8 and the HZ15W.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP8
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (249g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung HZ15W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung HZ15W
Alternative name - WB550
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-27 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $330