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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was brought out 5 years after the ST150F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS80 matches up vs the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Samsung ST150F

 ZS80 ST150F 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 63 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic ZS80

 ST150F ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung ST150F

 ZS80 ST150F 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 has outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ZS80 vs the ST150F.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and ST150F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
54
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
56
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
79
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
62
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
38
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
73
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Samsung ST150F
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327g (0.72 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 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 380 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $448 $300