Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
- Revealed January 2014

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The LZ40 was announced within a month of the WB2200F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the LZ40 grades against the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Samsung WB2200F
LZ40 | WB2200F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic LZ40
WB2200F | LZ40 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB2200F
LZ40 | WB2200F | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 has exterior dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the LZ40 and the WB2200F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and WB2200F is 67 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and WB2200F.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Samsung WB2200F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Samsung WB2200F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.80 m | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 524g (1.16 pounds) | 708g (1.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 320 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP-1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SCXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $219 | $599 |