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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was released 2 months prior to the WB150F so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 3D1 scores versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung WB150F

 3D1 WB150F 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic 3D1

 WB150F 3D1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung WB150F

 3D1 WB150F 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic 3D1 versus Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 3D1 compared to the WB150F.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and WB150F.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB150F to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
26
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
59
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
35
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-11-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $670 $230