Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung DV150F

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and DV150F (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The ZS1 was introduced 4 years prior to the DV150F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS1 matches up vs the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 has outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS1 versus the DV150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and DV150F.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung DV150F will show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS1 will be behind in sensor technology.