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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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 ZS7 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was revealed around the same time to the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS7 scores against the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung WB210

          

          

            
 ZS7 WB210 
Display resolution460k1kSharper display (+459k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic ZS7

          

          

            
 WB210 ZS7 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB210

          

          

            
 ZS7 WB210 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 has external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS7 vs the WB210.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and WB210.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB210 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.

            Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
21
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
39
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (14MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (218 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 lighter than average in class (174 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
63
 lighter than average in class (218g)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
 lighter than average in class (174g)
 includes touch focus
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (288mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 big screen (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
30
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (218g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic jack
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than average in class (174 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Samsung WB210
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $279