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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung ST150F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was brought out within a month of the ST150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS25 scores against the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung ST150F

 TS25 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic TS25

 ST150F TS25 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung ST150F

 TS25 ST150F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung ST150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS25 versus the ST150F.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and ST150F.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
71
lighter than others in class (144g)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (114g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
42
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging info
Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung ST150F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $300