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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(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
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
  • Announced January 2013
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Samsung DV150F

 SZ8 DV150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic SZ8

 DV150F SZ8 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung DV150F

 SZ8 DV150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
67
lighter than competition in class (159g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
34
pretty wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (159g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Samsung DV150F
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