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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS3 versus Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was launched 4 years before the ST150F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS3 scores against the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Samsung ST150F

 ZS3 ST150F 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic ZS3

 ST150F ZS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009Fresher by 44 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung ST150F

 ZS3 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS3 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS3 versus Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS3 against the ST150F.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and ST150F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older ZS3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging info
Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
30
rather wide (25mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Samsung ST150F
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ7 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 grams (0.50 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $300