Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB150F

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic F5 versus Samsung WB150F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was released 13 months later than the WB150F making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the F5 grades vs the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the F5 vs the WB150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and WB150F.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher F5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.