Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung DV150F

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS50 versus Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was brought out 2 years later than the DV150F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS50 grades versus the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS50 versus Samsung DV150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS50 vs the DV150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and DV150F.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer ZS50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.