Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung PL200
Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
32
92 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
32
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
30
94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
30
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Released July 2010
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Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe ZS5 was unveiled very close to the PL200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS5 grades against the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Samsung PL200
| ZS5 | PL200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic ZS5
| PL200 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung PL200
| ZS5 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS5 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS5 vs the PL200.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and PL200.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL200 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (214 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
Samsung PL200 Travel photography details
lighter than others (214 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Samsung PL200 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 ID | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $300 | $0 |