Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB210

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was revealed 13 months before the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS5 scores versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Samsung WB210. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS5 and the WB210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS5 and WB210.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.