Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Samsung WB210
SZ3 | WB210 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 1k | Crisper screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic SZ3
WB210 | SZ3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung WB210
SZ3 | WB210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Samsung WB210 | |
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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 |