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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was unveiled 7 months later than the PL200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS10 grades vs the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Samsung PL200

 ZS10 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic ZS10

 PL200 ZS10 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung PL200

 ZS10 PL200 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 has got 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) and the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS10 vs the PL200.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (219g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
67
lighter than competition (219g)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Samsung PL200
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-25 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $350 $0