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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Samsung DV150F
(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
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 5 years prior to the DV150F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FX580 matches up against the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung DV150F

 FX580 DV150F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic FX580

 DV150F FX580 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung DV150F

 FX580 DV150F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FX580 versus the DV150F.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and DV150F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FX580 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography info
Samsung DV150F Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
37
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
34
pretty wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Samsung DV150F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Class 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pricing $499 $150