• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung ST150F advantages over Panasonic F5

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.5 vs f/3.2
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Panasonic F5 advantages over Samsung ST150F

  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • 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
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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 Samsung DV300F

Samsung ST150F
Samsung DV300F
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
Panasonic F5
Samsung DV300F
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Sony W620

Samsung ST150F
Sony W620
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
Panasonic F5
Sony W620
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compared to Sony WX70

Samsung ST150F
Sony WX70
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out
Panasonic F5
Sony WX70
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Sony W710

Samsung ST150F
Sony W710
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
Panasonic F5
Sony W710
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compared to Samsung DV150F

Samsung ST150F
Samsung DV150F
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
Panasonic F5
Samsung DV150F
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
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