Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic ZS30 versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS30 was manufactured 18 months after the WB210 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS30 grades against the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Samsung WB210
ZS30 | WB210 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 1k | Crisper display (+919k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic ZS30
WB210 | ZS30 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB210
ZS30 | WB210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS30 versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS30 and the WB210.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and WB210.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer ZS30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Samsung WB210 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198g (0.44 pounds) | 174g (0.38 pounds) |
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 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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $250 | $279 |