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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(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
Samsung SL202
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Samsung SL202

 ZS30 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic ZS30

 SL202 ZS30 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung SL202

 ZS30 SL202 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
33
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
46
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (198g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Samsung SL202
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