Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB150F
Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
42
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
42
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
39
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
39
Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Announced July 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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
- Revealed January 2012
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Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ60 was announced 7 months later than the WB150F so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ60 scores vs the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Samsung WB150F
| FZ60 | WB150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2012 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FZ60
| WB150F | FZ60 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung WB150F
| FZ60 | WB150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ60 vs the WB150F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and WB150F is 68 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and WB150F.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger FZ60 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Samsung WB150F Street photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (493 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
better than average battery power (450 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (493 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (493 grams)
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Samsung WB150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Samsung WB150F |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| 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 settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 493 grams (1.09 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 450 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $350 | $230 |