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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was launched 18 months earlier than the WB2200F making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS15 scores versus the WB2200F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung WB2200F

 ZS15 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic ZS15

 WB2200F ZS15 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2012Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB2200F

 ZS15 WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS15 compared to the WB2200F.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and WB2200F is 92 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and WB2200F.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (208g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography details
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography details
61
lighter than others (208g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (260 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (208 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
25
pretty wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (708g)
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB2200F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Samsung WB2200F
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-06-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.46 pounds) 708 gr (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $279 $599