• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic ZS20 advantages over Samsung WB2100

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    28 mm vs 56 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    207g vs 503g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Samsung WB2100 advantages over Panasonic ZS20

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    875 mm vs 480 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Very long zoom lens; Full HD video; Great grip; Built-in GPS; HDR and Handheld Night Shot modes.

  • Poor image quality due to excessive noise suppression; Flash too close to the grip; No GPS logging; Battery only charges in the camera; Limited touchscreen.

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic ZS10
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Faster shutter

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS10

Samsung WB2100
Panasonic ZS10
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner

Compare Samsung WB2100 vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic ZS8
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS8

Samsung WB2100
Panasonic ZS8
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Samsung WB2100 vs Panasonic ZS8

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic ZS19
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS19

Samsung WB2100
Panasonic ZS19
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner

Compare Samsung WB2100 vs Panasonic ZS19

Compared to Nikon L830

Panasonic ZS20
Nikon L830
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in GPS
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Nikon L830

Samsung WB2100
Nikon L830
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Samsung WB2100 vs Nikon L830

Compared to Fujifilm S8600

Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm S8600
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in GPS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Fujifilm S8600

Samsung WB2100
Fujifilm S8600
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung WB2100 vs Fujifilm S8600

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