Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung NX200

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung NX200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very comparable but the SZ10 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SZ10 was brought out 2 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ10 grades versus the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ10 versus the NX200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and NX200 is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and NX200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SZ10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.