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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic TS6 versus Samsung ST150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS6 was launched 2 years after the ST150F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS6 scores against the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung ST150F

 TS6 ST150F 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic TS6

 ST150F TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung ST150F

 TS6 ST150F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS6 versus Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS6 and the ST150F.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and ST150F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger TS6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
72
good battery (370 CIPA)
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
52
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Samsung ST150F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 370 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $300