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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 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
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was launched 2 years after the ST150F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ10 grades against the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung ST150F

 SZ10 ST150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic SZ10

 ST150F SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung ST150F

 SZ10 ST150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 has got external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ10 vs the ST150F.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and ST150F.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ10 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
67
lighter than average in class (177g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 200 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $300