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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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 ZS35 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was manufactured 13 months after the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS35 matches up vs the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung ST150F

 ZS35 ST150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic ZS35

 ST150F ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung ST150F

 ZS35 ST150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 has got external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZS35 compared to the ST150F.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and ST150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and ST150F.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern ZS35 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
30
rather wide (25mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Samsung ST150F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $300