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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was brought out 5 years later than the WB150F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS70 scores versus the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Samsung WB150F

 ZS70 WB150F 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2012Fresher by 65 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic ZS70

 WB150F ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung WB150F

 ZS70 WB150F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and WB150F is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and WB150F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
79
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Samsung WB150F
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 322g (0.71 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $450 $230