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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was unveiled 16 months after the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FX75 scores vs the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Samsung HZ15W

 FX75 HZ15W 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic FX75

 HZ15W FX75 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung HZ15W

 FX75 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FX75 compared to the HZ15W.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and HZ15W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FX75 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent FX75 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX75
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography highlights
67
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Samsung HZ15W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Samsung HZ15W
Also called Lumix DMC-FX70 WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $139 $330