Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB150F
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
36
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced June 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2012
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS15 matches up against the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung WB150F
| ZS15 | WB150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic ZS15
| WB150F | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB150F
| ZS15 | WB150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2012 |  | January 2012 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 offers outside 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 WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS15 and the WB150F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and WB150F.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB150F to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
lighter than competition in class (208g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Samsung WB150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Samsung WB150F |
| Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-06-29 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | 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 | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 | 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
| 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 All around 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 | ||
| Battery life | 260 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $279 | $230 |