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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB150F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was revealed around the same time to the WB150F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ1 matches up against the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Samsung WB150F

 SZ1 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic SZ1

 WB150F SZ1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Samsung WB150F

 SZ1 WB150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ1 and the WB150F.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and WB150F.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-01-09
Body design 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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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 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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 gr (0.29 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $179 $230