Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung ST150F
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung ST150F 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
- Announced June 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
(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
- Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS5 was launched 3 years earlier than the ST150F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS5 scores vs the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Samsung ST150F
ZS5 | ST150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic ZS5
ST150F | ZS5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | June 2010 | Newer by 31 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung ST150F
ZS5 | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 enjoys external measurements 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 ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung ST150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS5 versus the ST150F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS5 and ST150F.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Samsung ST150F |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) | 114 grams (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $300 | $300 |