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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was released 4 months later than the WB150F so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS20 grades versus the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Samsung WB150F

          

          

            
 ZS20 WB150F 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic ZS20

          

          

            
 WB150F ZS20 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung WB150F

          

          

            
 ZS20 WB150F 
RevealedApril 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS20 vs the WB150F.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and WB150F.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.

            Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
30
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
42
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (206g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (188 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
47
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
 great zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
68
 lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
 includes touch focus
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (260 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than others in class (188g)
 decent MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (432mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
42
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
49
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than others in class (188g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone port
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Samsung WB150F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-04-26 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings 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    
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), 320 x 240 (220 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 jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Battery life 260 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $230