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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The LZ20 was launched 7 months later than the WB150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the LZ20 matches up versus the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Samsung WB150F

 LZ20 WB150F 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic LZ20

 WB150F LZ20 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung WB150F

 LZ20 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LZ20 vs the WB150F.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and WB150F is 71 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and WB150F.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LZ20 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger LZ20 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
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great battery pack (380 shots)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (188g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
45
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
25
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $230