Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung ST150F
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released June 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The ZS15 was unveiled 6 months before the ST150F so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS15 matches up versus the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung ST150F
ZS15 | ST150F | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic ZS15
ST150F | ZS15 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung ST150F
ZS15 | ST150F | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS15 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing 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 ZS15 vs Samsung ST150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS15 against the ST150F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and ST150F.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST150F to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Samsung ST150F |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-06-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 208 gr (0.46 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $279 | $300 |