Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung ST150F

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was released 3 years after the ST150F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS60 matches up vs the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 has physical measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 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).

Check the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS60 against the ST150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and ST150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS60 and ST150F.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS60 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.