Panasonic ZS100 vs Samsung HZ10W

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS100 and Samsung HZ10W, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the ZS100 (1") and HZ10W (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The ZS100 was introduced 6 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS100 matches up versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS100 and Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS100 versus the HZ10W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and HZ10W is 87 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and HZ10W.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will result in more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent ZS100 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.