Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
94 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Released February 2018
- Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Released July 2010
Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe ZS80 was unveiled 7 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS80 matches up against the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Samsung PL200
ZS80 | PL200 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | July 2010 | More recent by 93 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic ZS80
PL200 | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung PL200
ZS80 | PL200 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 provides outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 compared to the PL200.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and PL200 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and PL200.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Samsung PL200 |
Also Known as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-02-18 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | 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, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 327 grams (0.72 lbs) | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $448 | $0 |