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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was revealed 3 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS45 matches up versus the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Samsung WB210

 ZS45 WB210 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2011More recent by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1kSharper display (+1039k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic ZS45

 WB210 ZS45 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB210

 ZS45 WB210 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS45 vs the WB210.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and WB210.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS45 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
37
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
55
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
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better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competitors (174g)
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Samsung WB210
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 350 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $279