| General | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Lumix DC-ZS200 | HZ15W |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
| MSRP | $799 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Advanced Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1-inch | 1/2.33-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 6.08 x 4.56 mm |
| Total Pixels | 20.9 Megapixel | 12.4 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.1 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 125 - 12,800 | 80 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 80 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine | |
| Max Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 2654, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, standard | |
| Color Space | sRGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten, Custom |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Single Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 49 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 8.8 - 132 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 360 mm | 24 - 240 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 15x | 10x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3 - 6.4 | f/3.3 - 5.8 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 50 cm | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm | 5 cm |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,240k dot | 460k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,330k dot | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 16 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps at 20.1 MP Up to 30 fps at 8 MP |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync. Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off | Auto Auto & Red-eye reduction Fill-in flash Slow sync Flash off Red eye fix |
| Flash Range | 6.80 m at Auto ISO | 4.70 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Auto, Program, Manual, Scene |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | AVCHD/MP4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 24.00/29.97/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps 1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| IP Streaming |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | No | |
| Power I/O | 1 x Micro-USB Input | |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input) | |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Mobile App Compatible |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45 mm (4.37 x 2.6 x 1.77") | 105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz) | 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.5 x 5.05 x 2.6" | |
| Package Weight | 1.17 lb |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | DMW-BLG10 | SLB-10A |
| Battery Life | 370 shots | |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | 0 | 30 MB |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Single Slot: SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung HZ15W |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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