Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released June 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
(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
- Announced July 2010
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ZS15 was revealed 24 months after the PL200 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS15 grades versus the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung PL200
ZS15 | PL200 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic ZS15
PL200 | ZS15 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung PL200
ZS15 | PL200 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ZS15 versus the PL200.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and PL200.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung PL200 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer ZS15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Samsung PL200 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-06-29 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection 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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208g (0.46 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $0 |