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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was manufactured 3 years after the SL202 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS25 grades versus the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung SL202

 ZS25 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic ZS25

 SL202 ZS25 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung SL202

 ZS25 SL202 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS25 and the SL202.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and SL202.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS25 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
31
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
Samsung SL202 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (193g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Sports photography highlights
44
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (193g)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
43
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
no Timelapse function
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
27
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Samsung SL202
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ35 PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 4.60 m
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 168 gr (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 -
Battery form 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $140