Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung WB150F

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung WB150F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and WB150F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was launched 6 years later than the WB150F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GH5S grades vs the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S offers physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GH5S versus the WB150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and WB150F is 62 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB150F will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger GH5S should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.