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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(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
Samsung HZ15W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Samsung HZ15W

 ZS10 HZ15W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic ZS10

 HZ15W ZS10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung HZ15W

 ZS10 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (219g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (249g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung HZ15W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Samsung HZ15W
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