Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung ST150F

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS50 versus Samsung ST150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was manufactured 2 years later than the ST150F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS50 matches up versus the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS50 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS50 versus Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS50 and the ST150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and ST150F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger ZS50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.