Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Samsung WB50F
FZ150 | WB50F | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FZ150
WB50F | FZ150 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 21 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung WB50F
FZ150 | WB50F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |