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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung ST150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS3 was released 17 months prior to the ST150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS3 grades vs the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung ST150F

 TS3 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic TS3

 ST150F TS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung ST150F

 TS3 ST150F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 has outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS3 and the ST150F.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and ST150F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST150F to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TS3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
63
good battery pack (310 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery pack (310 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
30
fairly wide (25mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung ST150F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $380 $300