Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
(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
- Announced January 2013

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung DV150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SZ8 was announced 13 months after the DV150F making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ8 grades against the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Samsung DV150F
SZ8 | DV150F | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic SZ8
DV150F | SZ8 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung DV150F
SZ8 | DV150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ8 compared to the DV150F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and DV150F.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Samsung DV150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT 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 | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $275 | $150 |