Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Revealed July 2012
(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
- Launched January 2013

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SZ5 was revealed 5 months prior to the ST150F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ5 matches up against the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Samsung ST150F
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic SZ5
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung ST150F
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 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).
Analyze the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ5 vs the ST150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ5 and ST150F.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Samsung ST150F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 250 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $195 | $300 |