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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB2200F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS7 grades versus the WB2200F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung WB2200F

 ZS7 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic ZS7

 WB2200F ZS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB2200F

 ZS7 WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS7 versus the WB2200F.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and WB2200F is 91 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and WB2200F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
Samsung WB2200F Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography features
38
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
decently wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
25
decently wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (708 grams)
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB2200F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Samsung WB2200F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 708g (1.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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
Battery ID - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $599