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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was announced 9 months after the WB210 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ150 matches up versus the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Samsung WB210

 FZ150 WB210 
ReleasedApril 2012July 2011Newer by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k1kCrisper display (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FZ150

 WB210 FZ150 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung WB210

 FZ150 WB210 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 and the WB210.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and WB210 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and WB210.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FZ150 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Samsung WB210
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (528g)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
56
great battery (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (528g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
includes touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-04-11 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $279