Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung HZ15W
95 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 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
- Also referred to as WB550
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Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung HZ15W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FS12 was unveiled 2 months after the HZ15W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FS12 scores vs the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung HZ15W
| FS12 | HZ15W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic FS12
| HZ15W | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung HZ15W
| FS12 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 versus the HZ15W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and HZ15W.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also called | - | WB550 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-04-17 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface 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 resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 129g (0.28 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $228 | $330 |