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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TS3 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic TS3 versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS3 was introduced 4 months earlier than the WB150F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS3 grades against the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung WB150F

 TS3 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic TS3

 WB150F TS3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung WB150F

 TS3 WB150F 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 features external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS3 versus Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TS3 compared to the WB150F.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and WB150F.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB150F to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
63
good battery life (310 shots)
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (188g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung WB150F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 310 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $230