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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
Samsung WB150F
(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
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was introduced 4 years after the WB150F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS60 scores against the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung WB150F

 ZS60 WB150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2012More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic ZS60

 WB150F ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB150F

 ZS60 WB150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 has physical measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS60 vs the WB150F.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and WB150F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger ZS60 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (282 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
74
lighter than average (282 grams)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
59
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Samsung WB150F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 282g (0.62 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $248 $230