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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was brought out 4 years before the WB2200F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS5 grades against the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Samsung WB2200F

 ZS5 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic ZS5

 WB2200F ZS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 43 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung WB2200F

 ZS5 WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB2200F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS5 vs the WB2200F.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and WB2200F is 92 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and WB2200F.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
27
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (214g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
63
lighter than average (214 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (708g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging information
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
25
quite wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (708g)
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung WB2200F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Samsung WB2200F
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 708 grams (1.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 model - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $599