Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1/Panasonic-ZS1-front.jpg)
![Samsung ST150F front Samsung ST150F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-ST150F/Samsung-ST150F-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
(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
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and ST150F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
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The ZS1 was announced 4 years before the ST150F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS1 scores versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Samsung ST150F
ZS1 | ST150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic ZS1
ST150F | ZS1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 44 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung ST150F
ZS1 | ST150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS1 and the ST150F.
![Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-vs-Samsung-ST150F-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-vs-Samsung-ST150F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and ST150F.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung ST150F will show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older ZS1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-vs-Samsung-ST150F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-vs-Samsung-ST150F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Samsung ST150F |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 229 grams (0.50 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $300 |