Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV150F
Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
- New Model is Panasonic ZS45
Samsung DV150F
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS40 matches up against the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Samsung DV150F
| ZS40 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic ZS40
| DV150F | ZS40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung DV150F
| ZS40 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS40 enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS40 against the DV150F.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and DV150F.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS40 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition in class (116g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
relatively wide (25mm)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Samsung DV150F |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $450 | $150 |
