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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was introduced at a similar time to the WB2200F and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ8 matches up vs the WB2200F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Samsung WB2200F

 SZ8 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic SZ8

 WB2200F SZ8 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung WB2200F

 SZ8 WB2200F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 enjoys outer measurements 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 WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ8 versus the WB2200F.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and WB2200F is 94 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and WB2200F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Street photography features
Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (159g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
67
lighter than others in class (159g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (708g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging info
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging info
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (159g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
25
relatively wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (708 grams)
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung WB2200F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 708 grams (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $275 $599