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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Samsung DV150F
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was released 3 years earlier than the DV150F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS5 scores against the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Samsung DV150F

 ZS5 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic ZS5

 DV150F ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung DV150F

 ZS5 DV150F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS5 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS5 versus the DV150F.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and DV150F.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV150F to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
27
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
63
lighter than competition (214g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
34
fairly wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Samsung DV150F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 214g (0.47 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $150