Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Samsung HZ15W
FX75 | HZ15W | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic FX75
HZ15W | FX75 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung HZ15W
FX75 | HZ15W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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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 |