Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung ST150F
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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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Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ1 was manufactured 12 months before the ST150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ1 scores versus the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Samsung ST150F
| SZ1 | ST150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic SZ1
| ST150F | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Samsung ST150F
| SZ1 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ1 against the ST150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ1 and ST150F.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SZ1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Samsung ST150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Samsung ST150F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 131g (0.29 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
| 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 Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $179 | $300 |