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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was brought out 12 months prior to the DV150F so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ7 scores against the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Samsung DV150F

 SZ7 DV150F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic SZ7

 DV150F SZ7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung DV150F

 SZ7 DV150F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 vs the DV150F.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and DV150F.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV150F to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography info
Samsung DV150F Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
70
lighter than others in class (133g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
34
fairly wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $199 $150