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Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX5
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX10
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The LX7 was revealed 2 months prior to the ST150F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LX7 matches up versus the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Samsung ST150F

 LX7 ST150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic LX7

 ST150F LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Samsung ST150F

 LX7 ST150F 
RevealedOctober 2012January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX7 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the LX7 versus the ST150F.

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and ST150F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and ST150F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX7 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung ST150F will resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography advice
Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (298g)
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
64
good battery power (330 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others (298g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
57
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (330 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (298g)
30
decently wide (25mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-10-15 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $400 $300