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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was revealed very close to the WB150F so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ7 grades against the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Samsung WB150F

 SZ7 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic SZ7

 WB150F SZ7 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung WB150F

 SZ7 WB150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ7 vs the WB150F.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and WB150F.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competitors (133g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-01-09
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $230