- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.2 megapixels
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24.00mm - 432.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 20.3 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
Differences
Samsung WB150F advantages over Panasonic GX8
Panasonic GX8 advantages over Samsung WB150F
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
4/3
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.34
vs
1.43 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
vs
720p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
1037k
vs
460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
20.3
vs
14.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Longer exposure
60
vs
16 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Common Weaknesses
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Review Excerpt
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Highest resolution Micro Four Thirds camera yet; Great high ISO performance; Very fast autofocus; Fast burst mode with deep buffers; Impressive Dual I.S. system; Great 4K video.
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No built-in flash; Slow buffer clearing; Below average battery life; Limited I.S. for 4K video.
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Read our Panasonic GX8 Review
The Competition
Compared to Panasonic ZS19
Samsung
WB150F
Panasonic
ZS19
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Less expensive
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Panasonic
GX8
Panasonic
ZS19
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
-
Less expensive
-
Internal flash
Compared to Samsung WB250F
Samsung
WB150F
Samsung
WB250F
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Touchscreen
-
Shoots 1080p video
Panasonic
GX8
Samsung
WB250F
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
-
Less expensive
-
Internal flash
Compared to Panasonic ZS25
Samsung
WB150F
Panasonic
ZS25
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Built-in Wi-Fi
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Built-in GPS
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In-camera panoramas
-
HDMI out
Panasonic
GX8
Panasonic
ZS25
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Focus peaking
Compared to Olympus E-M1
Samsung
WB150F
Olympus
E-M1
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Less expensive
-
Built-in GPS
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Panasonic
GX8
Olympus
E-M1
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Shoot 4K video
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Fast startup
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On-sensor phase detect
Compared to Olympus E-M1 II
Samsung
WB150F
Olympus
E-M1 II
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Built-in GPS
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Internal flash
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Focus peaking
Panasonic
GX8
Olympus
E-M1 II