Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB150F
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
33
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
39
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
39
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Released June 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2012
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Following is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS5 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS5 scores against the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Samsung WB150F
| ZS5 | WB150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic ZS5
| WB150F | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung WB150F
| ZS5 | WB150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS5 versus Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the ZS5 vs the WB150F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and WB150F.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB150F to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic ZS5 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition in class (214g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Samsung WB150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Samsung WB150F |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| 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 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 | 214 gr (0.47 lb) | 188 gr (0.41 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $300 | $230 |