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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FS15 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was introduced 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FS15 scores vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FS15 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FS15

 Galaxy Camera FS15 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FS15 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FS15 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
36
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-16 2013-02-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $450