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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB150F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was unveiled 13 months later than the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS25 matches up against the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung WB150F

 TS25 WB150F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic TS25

 WB150F TS25 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB150F

 TS25 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS25 vs the WB150F.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and WB150F.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS25 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger TS25 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
71
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung WB150F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 250 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $230