Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced April 2012
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL65
Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ150 was introduced 3 years after the SL620 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ150 grades versus the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Samsung SL620
FZ150 | SL620 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 39 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Panasonic FZ150
SL620 | FZ150 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung SL620
FZ150 | SL620 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ150 vs the SL620.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and SL620 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and SL620.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger FZ150 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Samsung SL620 |
Also called | - | PL65 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-04-11 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 528 grams (1.16 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $499 | $200 |