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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Released April 2012
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was revealed 21 months before the WB50F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ150 scores vs the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Samsung WB50F

 FZ150 WB50F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FZ150

 WB50F FZ150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2012More modern by 21 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung WB50F

 FZ150 WB50F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 offers external measurements 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 WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 against the WB50F.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and WB50F is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and WB50F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (528 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
56
good battery pack (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (528g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
62
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (528g)
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-11 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 grams (1.16 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $180