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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was manufactured 11 months prior to the WB150F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS10 matches up versus the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Samsung WB150F

 ZS10 WB150F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic ZS10

 WB150F ZS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 11 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung WB150F

 ZS10 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS10 against the WB150F.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and WB150F.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged ZS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
46
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (188 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Samsung WB150F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-25 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 260 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $230