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Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ300 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was manufactured 3 years after the WB150F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ300 scores against the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Samsung WB150F

 FZ300 WB150F 
ReleasedJuly 2015January 2012More modern by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FZ300

 WB150F FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung WB150F

 FZ300 WB150F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 has got external dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 versus Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ300 and the WB150F.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and WB150F is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB150F to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher FZ300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
59
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (691g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography info
Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (380 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
59
better than average battery (380 shots)
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
more heavy than others in class (691g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
62
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-07-16 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 691g (1.52 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $598 $230