Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB2200F

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was unveiled 13 months after the WB2200F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS45 grades vs the WB2200F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Samsung WB2200F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS45 versus the WB2200F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and WB2200F is 91 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and WB2200F.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS45 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.