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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(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
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
  • Launched January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Samsung ST150F

 SZ5 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic SZ5

 ST150F SZ5 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung ST150F

 SZ5 ST150F 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2013Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
really wide (25mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Samsung ST150F
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