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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FS15 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was launched 4 years before the DV300F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FS15 grades vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung DV300F

 FS15 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic FS15

 DV300F FS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung DV300F

 FS15 DV300F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS15 versus Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FS15 vs the DV300F.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and DV300F.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung DV300F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-16 2012-01-02
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $200