Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung PL200
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Launched January 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Released July 2010
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On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ10 was released 4 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ10 matches up against the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung PL200
| SZ10 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 55 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic SZ10
| PL200 | SZ10 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung PL200
| SZ10 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 features physical 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) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ10 against the PL200.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and PL200.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Samsung PL200 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.4 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 177 gr (0.39 pounds) | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 200 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $200 | $0 |
