Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung DV300F

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the DV300F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS10 scores vs the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung DV300F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS10 compared to the DV300F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and DV300F.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.