Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung SL102
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally Known as ES55
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung SL102, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS7 was introduced 2 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS7 grades against the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung SL102
ZS7 | SL102 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic ZS7
SL102 | ZS7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung SL102
ZS7 | SL102 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS7 compared to the SL102.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and SL102.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS7 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher ZS7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Samsung SL102 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | ES55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $350 | $130 |