• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung DV300F advantages over Panasonic ZS15

  • Less expensive
    $199 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.5 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    103g vs 208g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Panasonic ZS15 advantages over Samsung DV300F

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 125 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Samsung DV300F
Panasonic ZS10
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
Panasonic ZS15
Panasonic ZS10
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Samsung DV300F
Panasonic ZS8
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
Panasonic ZS15
Panasonic ZS8
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compared to Samsung ST66

Samsung DV300F
Samsung ST66
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Panasonic ZS15
Samsung ST66
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Sony WX70

Samsung DV300F
Sony WX70
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen
Panasonic ZS15
Sony WX70
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Samsung ST150F

Samsung DV300F
Samsung ST150F
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
Panasonic ZS15
Samsung ST150F
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
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