Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200/Panasonic-FZ200-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Announced July 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
- Updated by Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is WB600
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The FZ200 was introduced 2 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ200 grades against the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Samsung HZ30W
FZ200 | HZ30W | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic FZ200
HZ30W | FZ200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung HZ30W
FZ200 | HZ30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ200 versus Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ200 versus the HZ30W.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and HZ30W is 65 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and HZ30W.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ200 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also Known as | - | WB600 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 588g (1.30 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 37 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 114 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $499 | $280 |