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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ15W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released 5 years after the HZ15W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ10 scores versus the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung HZ15W

          

          

            
 SZ10 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic SZ10

          

          

            
 HZ15W SZ10 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung HZ15W

          

          

            
 SZ10 HZ15W 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 has physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ10 versus the HZ15W.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and HZ15W.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SZ10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 focusing manually
 comes with face detect focusing
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
70
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
52
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (200 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography details
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 lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (288mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low battery life (200 shots)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than others (249 grams)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery life (200 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone support
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 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone port
 more heavy than others (249g)
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung HZ15W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 200 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $330