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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was brought out 5 years prior to the ST150F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FX48 matches up vs the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung ST150F

 FX48 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic FX48

 ST150F FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung ST150F

 FX48 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 features outside measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FX48 versus the ST150F.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and ST150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
27
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
30
really wide (25mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Samsung ST150F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $325 $300