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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was unveiled 6 years after the WB150F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS80 matches up vs the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Samsung WB150F

 ZS80 WB150F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2012Newer by 75 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic ZS80

 WB150F ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung WB150F

 ZS80 WB150F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 against the WB150F.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and WB150F is 86 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and WB150F.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
79
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Samsung WB150F
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-18 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 grams (0.72 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $448 $230