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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was announced 4 months after the WB150F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ150 grades against the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Samsung WB150F

 FZ150 WB150F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FZ150

 WB150F FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung WB150F

 FZ150 WB150F 
RevealedApril 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ150 vs the WB150F.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and WB150F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and WB150F.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB150F to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
56
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (188g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-11 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528 grams (1.16 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $230