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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
Samsung ST150F
(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
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS25 versus Samsung ST150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was announced very close to the ST150F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS25 matches up against the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung ST150F

 ZS25 ST150F 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic ZS25

 ST150F ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung ST150F

 ZS25 ST150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS25 versus Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS25 vs the ST150F.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and ST150F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
31
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
Samsung ST150F Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than others (114g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
44
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
36
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (114g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Samsung ST150F
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 193 gr (0.43 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $300