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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Samsung PL200
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Samsung PL200

 ZS80 PL200 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2010More recent by 93 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic ZS80

 PL200 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung PL200

 ZS80 PL200 
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and PL200 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
Street photography with Samsung PL200
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (380 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
79
good battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
73
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Samsung PL200
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