Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB150F

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ40 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was released 17 months prior to the WB150F making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ40 matches up vs the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 provides external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ40 versus Samsung WB150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ40 and the WB150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and WB150F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and WB150F.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FZ40 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.