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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced November 2008
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX5
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
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic LX3 versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WB150F (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The LX3 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB150F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the LX3 scores versus the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Samsung WB150F

 LX3 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic LX3

 WB150F LX3 
RevealedJanuary 2012November 2008More modern by 38 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung WB150F

 LX3 WB150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX3 versus Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the LX3 and the WB150F.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and WB150F.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX3 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB150F will result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged LX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (265 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (265g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging details
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
30
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (265 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2008-11-04 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-60mm (2.5x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 265 grams (0.58 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" 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 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 94 not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $449 $230