Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB210
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB210 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
- Introduced June 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- New Model is Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS15 versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ZS15 was unveiled 12 months later than the WB210 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS15 scores against the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung WB210
ZS15 | WB210 | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | July 2011 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 1k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic ZS15
WB210 | ZS15 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB210
ZS15 | WB210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS15 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS15 versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS15 vs the WB210.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and WB210.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB210 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer ZS15 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Samsung WB210 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-06-29 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | 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 surface 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, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 grams (0.46 lb) | 174 grams (0.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $279 | $279 |