Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Samsung PL200
ZS10 | PL200 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2010 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic ZS10
PL200 | ZS10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung PL200
ZS10 | PL200 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |