Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Launched January 2013
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS3 was released 4 years earlier than the DV150F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS3 scores versus the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Samsung DV150F
| ZS3 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic ZS3
| DV150F | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 44 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung DV150F
| ZS3 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 features external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS3 against the DV150F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and DV150F.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ZS3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Samsung DV150F |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 229 grams (0.50 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $200 | $150 |