Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB150F

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S3 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The S3 was announced 12 months prior to the WB150F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3 scores against the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S3 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 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).

Check the Panasonic S3 and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S3 versus the WB150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older S3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.