Panasonic ZS100 vs Samsung NX210
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Launched January 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS100 and Samsung NX210, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS100 (1") and NX210 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS100 was announced 3 years after the NX210 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS100 scores versus the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Samsung NX210
| ZS100 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 42 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Crisper screen (+426k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic ZS100
| NX210 | ZS100 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Samsung NX210
| ZS100 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS100 and Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS100 against the NX210.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and NX210 is 87 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and NX210.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The ZS100 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more recent ZS100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Samsung NX210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Samsung NX210 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2012-08-14 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.9 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 312g (0.69 lbs) | 222g (0.49 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 70 | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 559 | 719 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 330 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $700 | $625 |