Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W
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90 Imaging
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung HZ15W
FP8 | HZ15W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic FP8
HZ15W | FP8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung HZ15W
FP8 | HZ15W | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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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 |