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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Samsung WB150F
(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
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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar but the LF1 (1/1.7") and WB150F (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The LF1 was revealed 23 months after the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LF1 grades against the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Samsung WB150F

 LF1 WB150F 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic LF1

 WB150F LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung WB150F

 LF1 WB150F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung WB150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the LF1 versus the WB150F.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and WB150F.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB150F will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger LF1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (188 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-26 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $230