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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ10 was announced 3 years after the WB150F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ10 scores versus the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung WB150F

 SZ10 WB150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic SZ10

 WB150F SZ10 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB150F

 SZ10 WB150F 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ10 and the WB150F.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and WB150F.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SZ10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (177g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-01-09
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 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 177 gr (0.39 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 200 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $230