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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(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
  • Announced April 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was launched 4 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FZ150 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FZ150 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic FZ150

 Galaxy Camera 4G FZ150 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FZ150 Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedApril 2012August 2012Similar generation

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 features external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FZ150 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (528g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
56
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (528g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
62
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (528g)
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-04-11 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 gr (1.16 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
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 All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $550