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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was brought out 3 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS20 matches up versus the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Samsung SL202

 ZS20 SL202 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2009Fresher by 39 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic ZS20

 SL202 ZS20 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung SL202

 ZS20 SL202 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS20 and the SL202.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and SL202.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS20 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
27
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
27
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ30 PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-04-26 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $349 $140