Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung ST150F
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Released January 2013
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The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic ZS8 versus Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS8 grades versus the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Samsung ST150F
| ZS8 | ST150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic ZS8
| ST150F | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung ST150F
| ZS8 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS8 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS8 vs the ST150F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and ST150F.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Samsung ST150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Samsung ST150F |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 210g (0.46 lbs) | 114g (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $275 | $300 |