Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB150F

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB150F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was manufactured 13 months later than the WB150F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ3 matches up vs the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ3 versus the WB150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and WB150F.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer SZ3 should have an advantage in sensor tech.