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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ10 was released 2 years after the DV150F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ10 grades vs the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung DV150F

 SZ10 DV150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic SZ10

 DV150F SZ10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung DV150F

 SZ10 DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ10 versus the DV150F.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and DV150F.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
67
lighter than competition (177g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (116g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (177g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $150