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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic SZ8 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was released 2 years after the WB150F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ8 scores vs the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Samsung WB150F

 SZ8 WB150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic SZ8

 WB150F SZ8 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung WB150F

 SZ8 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ8 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ8 versus Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ8 and the WB150F.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and WB150F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ8 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SZ8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition (159g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors (188 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (159 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $275 $230