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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ40
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was introduced 18 months later than the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the LZ30 matches up against the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Samsung WB210

 LZ30 WB210 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution460k1kSharper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic LZ30

 WB210 LZ30 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung WB210

 LZ30 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the LZ30 vs the WB210.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and WB210 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and WB210.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher LZ30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
31
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (552 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
47
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
56
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (552g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
22
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (552g)
33
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552 gr (1.22 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $279