Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung WB150F

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX7 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and WB150F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX7 was manufactured 10 months later than the WB150F and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the LX7 matches up vs the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX7 and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the LX7 against the WB150F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and WB150F is 86 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and WB150F.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX7 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB150F will render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger LX7 will have an edge in sensor technology.