Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung ST150F
TS6 | ST150F | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 25 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic TS6
ST150F | TS6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung ST150F
TS6 | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Samsung ST150F | |
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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 |