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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS80 was unveiled 4 years after the WB2200F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS80 scores against the WB2200F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Samsung WB2200F

 ZS80 WB2200F 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2014More modern by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic ZS80

 WB2200F ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung WB2200F

 ZS80 WB2200F 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers physical dimensions 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 WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung WB2200F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 compared to the WB2200F.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and WB2200F is 86 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and WB2200F.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography features
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography factors
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography highlights
79
good battery power (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (708g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography highlights
62
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
73
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone support
25
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung WB2200F
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Samsung WB2200F
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-18 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 grams (0.72 pounds) 708 grams (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-1410
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $448 $599