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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was brought out 4 years after the WB210 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS60 scores versus the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung WB210

 ZS60 WB210 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2011Newer by 55 months
Display resolution1040k1kCrisper display (+1039k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic ZS60

 WB210 ZS60 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB210

 ZS60 WB210 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 features external measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS60 versus the WB210.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and WB210 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and WB210.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent ZS60 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
53
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
71
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (282g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (174g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
59
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Samsung WB210
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $248 $279