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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was unveiled 6 years after the SL202 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS60 matches up versus the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung SL202

 ZS60 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 84 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic ZS60

 SL202 ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung SL202

 ZS60 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 compared to the SL202.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and SL202 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and SL202.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to produce more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS60 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
53
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
25
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (282g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
74
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
59
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
27
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Samsung SL202
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ80 PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $248 $140