Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released January 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as PL50

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ZS30 was revealed 3 years after the SL202 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS30 grades vs the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Samsung SL202
ZS30 | SL202 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic ZS30
SL202 | ZS30 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung SL202
ZS30 | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS30 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS30 against the SL202.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and SL202.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer ZS30 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Samsung SL202 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | PL50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 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 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $250 | $140 |