Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB210
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Successor is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2011
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The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic LZ20 versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe LZ20 was launched 13 months after the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LZ20 scores against the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Samsung WB210
| LZ20 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 1k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic LZ20
| WB210 | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung WB210
| LZ20 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the LZ20 compared to the WB210.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and WB210 is 71 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and WB210.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LZ20 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent LZ20 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Samsung WB210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Samsung WB210 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 1k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 499g (1.10 pounds) | 174g (0.38 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 format | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $250 | $279 |