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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS30 versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was revealed 12 months before the WB2200F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS30 matches up vs the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Samsung WB2200F

 ZS30 WB2200F 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic ZS30

 WB2200F ZS30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB2200F

 ZS30 WB2200F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS30 features external dimensions 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 WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS30 compared to the WB2200F.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and WB2200F is 92 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and WB2200F.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography info
33
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (198 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
46
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography info
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (198 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (708 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (198g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
25
quite wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (708 grams)
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB2200F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Samsung WB2200F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 708g (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 260 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $250 $599