Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Samsung DV150F
ZS5 | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic ZS5
DV150F | ZS5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 31 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung DV150F
ZS5 | DV150F | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Samsung DV150F | |
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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 |