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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(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
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
  • Announced July 2010
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung PL200

 ZS15 PL200 
AnnouncedJune 2012July 2010Newer by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic ZS15

 PL200 ZS15 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung PL200

 ZS15 PL200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
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lighter than average in class (208 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (260 shots)
no Timelapse recording
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (208g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Samsung PL200
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
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