Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB210

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

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.

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

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.