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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(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
Samsung WB210
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Samsung WB210

 ZS30 WB210 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months
Display resolution920k1kCrisper display (+919k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic ZS30

 WB210 ZS30 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB210

 ZS30 WB210 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Street photography features
Samsung WB210 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (198 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (198 grams)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition in class (174g)
features touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (198g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Samsung WB210
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