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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS3 versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was manufactured 5 years before the WB2200F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS3 grades versus the WB2200F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Samsung WB2200F

 ZS3 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic ZS3

 WB2200F ZS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2009More recent by 56 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung WB2200F

 ZS3 WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS3 against the WB2200F.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and WB2200F is 91 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS3 and WB2200F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older ZS3 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Street photography info
Samsung WB2200F Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography information
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
25
fairly wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (708 grams)
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung WB2200F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Samsung WB2200F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 grams (0.50 lb) 708 grams (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $599