Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB210
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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92 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced April 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Successor is Panasonic ZS25
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced July 2011
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS20 grades vs the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Samsung WB210
| ZS20 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2012 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 10 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 1k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic ZS20
| WB210 | ZS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung WB210
| ZS20 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS20 vs the WB210.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS20 and WB210.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger ZS20 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic ZS20 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports photography with Samsung WB210
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition (174 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Samsung WB210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Samsung WB210 |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-04-26 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | 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 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), 320 x 240 (220 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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 174g (0.38 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $349 | $279 |
