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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was released 3 years after the WB150F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS45 matches up vs the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Samsung WB150F

 ZS45 WB150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic ZS45

 WB150F ZS45 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB150F

 ZS45 WB150F 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 features outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS45 against the WB150F.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and WB150F.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer ZS45 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
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better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than average in class (188 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (249g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Samsung WB150F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 350 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $230