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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Introduced April 2012
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Samsung SL620

 FZ150 SL620 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2009Newer by 39 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Panasonic FZ150

 SL620 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung SL620

 FZ150 SL620 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and SL620 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
26
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
56
good battery power (410 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
62
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
24
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung SL620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Samsung SL620
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