Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
(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
- Launched January 2013

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX580 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FX580 was released 5 years before the ST150F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FX580 grades against the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung ST150F
FX580 | ST150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic FX580
ST150F | FX580 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung ST150F
FX580 | ST150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FX580 versus Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX580 versus the ST150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and ST150F.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Samsung ST150F |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 | One | One |
Launch price | $499 | $300 |