Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB150F
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
42 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
42 Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ200 grades versus the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Samsung WB150F
| FZ200 | WB150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FZ200
| WB150F | FZ200 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung WB150F
| FZ200 | WB150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ200 versus Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FZ200 compared to the WB150F.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and WB150F is 65 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and WB150F.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB150F to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger FZ200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Panasonic FZ200 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Samsung WB150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Samsung WB150F |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine VII FHD | - |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/4000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 588 grams (1.30 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 37 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 114 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $499 | $230 |
