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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB150F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 4 months before the WB150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FX90 scores against the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung WB150F

 FX90 WB150F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FX90

 WB150F FX90 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB150F

 FX90 WB150F 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX90 and the WB150F.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and WB150F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB150F to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
60
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others in class (188g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
36
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-26 2012-01-09
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149g (0.33 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 200 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $227 $230