Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Samsung WB150F
FZ300 | WB150F | |||
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Released | July 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 43 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FZ300
WB150F | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung WB150F
FZ300 | WB150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |