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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was introduced 18 months after the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ3 scores against the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Samsung WB210

 SZ3 WB210 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic SZ3

 WB210 SZ3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung WB210

 SZ3 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 has got external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ3 versus Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ3 against the WB210.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ3 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (174g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
71
lighter than average (126g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others (174g)
boasts touch focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
39
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $279