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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FZ150 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FZ150

 Galaxy Camera FZ150 
LaunchedFebruary 2013April 2012Fresher by 10 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FZ150 Galaxy Camera 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (528g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (410 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery power (410 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (528 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
62
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (528 grams)
36
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Samsung Galaxy Camera
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