Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB210
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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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Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic SZ1 versus Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ1 was introduced 6 months later than the WB210 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ1 grades against the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Samsung WB210
| SZ1 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic SZ1
| WB210 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
| Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Samsung WB210
| SZ1 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ1 against the WB210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and WB210.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ1 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Samsung WB210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Samsung WB210 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| 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 | 6400 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 131 grams (0.29 pounds) | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 250 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $179 | $279 |