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Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS200 and Samsung NX210, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very close but the ZS200 (1") and NX210 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was revealed 5 years after the NX210 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS200 scores vs the NX210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Samsung NX210

 ZS200 NX210 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2012More modern by 67 months
Display resolution1240k614kCrisper display (+626k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic ZS200

 NX210 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Samsung NX210

 ZS200 NX210 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 compared to the NX210.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and NX210 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and NX210.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The ZS200 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The younger ZS200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
Street photography with Samsung NX210
77
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (222g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography info
Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
76
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
69
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging features
Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
35
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
34
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Samsung NX210
Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-13 2012-08-14
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 370 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $800 $625