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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GH5S versus Samsung ST150F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and ST150F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was announced 5 years later than the ST150F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GH5S grades against the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung ST150F

 GH5S ST150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2018January 2013Fresher by 61 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic GH5S

 ST150F GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung ST150F

 GH5S ST150F 

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S features external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5S versus Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GH5S vs the ST150F.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and ST150F is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and ST150F.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5S having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung ST150F will offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer GH5S is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
56
lighter than competition (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
61
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
30
pretty wide (25mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSamsung ST150F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Samsung ST150F
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $2,498 $300