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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the WB150F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS8 scores against the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Samsung WB150F

 ZS8 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic ZS8

 WB150F ZS8 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung WB150F

 ZS8 WB150F 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 has exterior 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) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS8 vs the WB150F.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others (210 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Samsung WB150F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 340 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $275 $230