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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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
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
  • Announced January 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung WB150F

 TS4 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic TS4

 WB150F TS4 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB150F

 TS4 WB150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery pack (310 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competitors (188g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Samsung WB150F
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