Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung WB150F
ZR3 | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic ZR3
WB150F | ZR3 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 23 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung WB150F
ZR3 | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Panasonic ZR3 versus Samsung WB150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |