Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung ST150F

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was introduced 13 months after the ST150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ8 scores against the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ8 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ8 versus the ST150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and ST150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ8 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.