Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung ST150F

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LF1 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The LF1 was manufactured 11 months after the ST150F so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LF1 matches up against the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 offers external measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LF1 versus Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the LF1 vs the ST150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and ST150F.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LF1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST150F will produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger LF1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.