Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB210
Portability
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39 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
45 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Released January 2014
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ8 versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ8 matches up vs the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Samsung WB210
| SZ8 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 31 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 1k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic SZ8
| WB210 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung WB210
| SZ8 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ8 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ8 compared to the WB210.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and WB210.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SZ8 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street photography with Samsung WB210
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (159g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average (174g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors (159g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lighter than average (174 grams)
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (159 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Samsung WB210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Samsung WB210 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $275 | $279 |