Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung DV150F

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic SZ5 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was unveiled 5 months prior to the DV150F which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ5 matches up versus the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ5 features outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SZ5 versus the DV150F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and DV150F.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV150F to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.