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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was revealed 3 years prior to the ST150F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZR3 matches up against the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung ST150F

 ZR3 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic ZR3

 ST150F ZR3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung ST150F

 ZR3 ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR3 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZR3 compared to the ST150F.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Samsung ST150F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-26 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $300