Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung PL200
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced July 2012
(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
- Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Lets look closer at the Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ5 was announced 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ5 matches up against the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Samsung PL200
| SZ5 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic SZ5
| PL200 | SZ5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung PL200
| SZ5 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ5 compared to the PL200.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and PL200.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SZ5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Samsung PL200 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-07-18 | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 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 | MPEG-4 | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $195 | $0 |