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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZR3 versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was manufactured 23 months prior to the WB150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ZR3 grades vs the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung WB150F

 ZR3 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic ZR3

 WB150F ZR3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 23 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung WB150F

 ZR3 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 enjoys outside 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 WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZR3 vs the WB150F.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and WB150F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ZR3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
37
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Samsung WB150F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-26 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $230