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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(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
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
  • Launched January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung ST150F

 FX580 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic FX580

 ST150F FX580 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung ST150F

 FX580 ST150F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography advice
Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Samsung ST150F
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