Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
67 Imaging
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57 Overall
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced April 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched January 2014
Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ150 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe FZ150 was brought out 21 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ150 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FZ150 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic FZ150
Galaxy Camera 2 | FZ150 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | April 2012 | More recent by 21 months | |
Screen dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FZ150 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ150 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 against the Galaxy Camera 2.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 67 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FZ150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-04-11 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
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 | 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 528 grams (1.16 pounds) | 283 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 images | 400 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $499 | $400 |