Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB30F

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS15 versus Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was revealed 6 months before the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS15 matches up against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS15 versus Samsung WB30F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS15 compared to the WB30F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and WB30F.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.