Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Samsung WB2200F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung WB2200F
ZS7 | WB2200F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic ZS7
WB2200F | ZS7 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB2200F
ZS7 | WB2200F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Samsung WB2200F | |
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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 |