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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS5 was manufactured 17 months after the SL202 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS5 grades against the SL202 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Samsung SL202

 ZS5 SL202 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic ZS5

 SL202 ZS5 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung SL202

 ZS5 SL202 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS5 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS5 vs the SL202.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and SL202.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS5 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer ZS5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
27
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
Street photography with Samsung SL202
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (214g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
31
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
63
lighter than others (214 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
26
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
27
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Samsung SL202
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ8 PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $140