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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was announced 24 months earlier than the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1 matches up against the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung ST150F

 S1 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic S1

 ST150F S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung ST150F

 S1 ST150F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1 and the ST150F.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and ST150F.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than others (114g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
62
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (114 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
30
decently wide (25mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 240 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $269 $300