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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
Samsung WB150F
(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
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was manufactured 19 months after the WB150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ70 matches up against the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Samsung WB150F

 FZ70 WB150F 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2012More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FZ70

 WB150F FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung WB150F

 FZ70 WB150F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 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).

Check the Panasonic FZ70 versus Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 versus the WB150F.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and WB150F is 63 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent FZ70 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
55
better than average battery life (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ70
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
54
you can focus manually
really wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
26
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-07-18 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 grams (1.34 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Style of battery 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 Single Single
Cost at release $300 $230