Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung ST150F

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was unveiled 4 years later than the ST150F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS70 matches up versus the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS70 versus Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS70 against the ST150F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and ST150F is 87 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and ST150F.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern ZS70 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.