Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FX48 was manufactured 5 years prior to the DV150F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FX48 matches up versus the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung DV150F
| FX48 | DV150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FX48
| DV150F | FX48 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung DV150F
| FX48 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FX48 versus the DV150F.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and DV150F.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Samsung DV150F |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $325 | $150 |