• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung ST150F advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.5 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 37 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    114g vs 319g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Samsung ST150F

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 720p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Newer
    6 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Higher-res screen
    346k vs 77k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.4 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 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
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung DV300F

Samsung ST150F
Samsung DV300F
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Samsung ST150F vs Samsung DV300F

Panasonic TS7
Samsung DV300F
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Samsung DV300F

Compared to Sony W650

Samsung ST150F
Sony W650
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Samsung ST150F vs Sony W650

Panasonic TS7
Sony W650
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Sony W650

Compared to Sony WX50

Samsung ST150F
Sony WX50
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50

Panasonic TS7
Sony WX50
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Sony WX50

Compared to Sony WX70

Samsung ST150F
Sony WX70
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX70

Panasonic TS7
Sony WX70
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Sony WX70

Compared to Samsung DV150F

Samsung ST150F
Samsung DV150F
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Samsung ST150F vs Samsung DV150F

Panasonic TS7
Samsung DV150F
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Samsung DV150F

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