Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
- New Model is Panasonic TS5
(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
- Announced January 2012

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TS4 was launched very close to the WB150F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS4 matches up versus the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung WB150F
TS4 | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic TS4
WB150F | TS4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB150F
TS4 | WB150F | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 has physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TS4 versus the WB150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and WB150F.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB150F to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Samsung WB150F |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-31 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197g (0.43 lb) | 188g (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 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 | 310 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $399 | $230 |