Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
- Launched June 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Samsung WB2200F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung WB2200F
ZS15 | WB2200F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic ZS15
WB2200F | ZS15 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB2200F
ZS15 | WB2200F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Samsung WB2200F | |
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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 |