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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(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
Samsung WB2200F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Samsung WB2200F

 LZ40 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic LZ40

 WB2200F LZ40 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB2200F

 LZ40 WB2200F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

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

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography details
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ40
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (524g)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography features
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography info
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
55
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
44
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging info
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging info
27
decently wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
comes with external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors (524g)
25
rather wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (708g)
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB2200F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Samsung WB2200F
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