• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 175.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung CL65 advantages over Panasonic FZ150

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 95 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    156g vs 553g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1152k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Panasonic FZ150 advantages over Samsung CL65

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.6
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 175 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent 24x zoom that starts at 25mm; Solid build; Articulating LCD; Improved sensor and image processing; 12 fps continuous mode; Full HD video at 60p.

  • Tends to blow out highlights; Tripod socket close to battery door; Incandescent white balance is a little warm.

  • Read our Panasonic FZ150 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung TL220

Samsung CL65
Samsung TL220
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Samsung CL65 vs Samsung TL220

Panasonic FZ150
Samsung TL220
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung TL220

Compared to Samsung TL225

Samsung CL65
Samsung TL225
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Samsung CL65 vs Samsung TL225

Panasonic FZ150
Samsung TL225
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung TL225

Compared to Sony DSC-TX9

Samsung CL65
Sony DSC-TX9
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Samsung CL65 vs Sony DSC-TX9

Panasonic FZ150
Sony DSC-TX9
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony DSC-TX9

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Samsung CL65
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Samsung CL65 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Panasonic FZ150
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Compared to Leica V-LUX 2

Samsung CL65
Leica V-LUX 2
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Samsung CL65 vs Leica V-LUX 2

Panasonic FZ150
Leica V-LUX 2
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Leica V-LUX 2

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