Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
67 Imaging
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57 Overall
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90 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced April 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched February 2013
- Other Name is Wi-Fi

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FZ150 was launched 10 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ150 grades vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
FZ150 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FZ150
Galaxy Camera | FZ150 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | April 2012 | Fresher by 10 months |
Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
FZ150 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 provides outside measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ150 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and Galaxy Camera is 67 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and Galaxy Camera.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also called | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-04-11 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
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 | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 528 grams (1.16 pounds) | 300 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 40 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $499 | $450 |