Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released February 2009
- Also referred to as WB550

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ZS10 was unveiled 24 months after the HZ15W which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS10 matches up versus the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Samsung HZ15W
ZS10 | HZ15W | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic ZS10
HZ15W | ZS10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung HZ15W
ZS10 | HZ15W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS10 versus the HZ15W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and HZ15W.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Samsung HZ15W |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | WB550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-25 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $350 | $330 |