Panasonic DMC-ZS1S vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

1/2.5 inch 24.7mm²
10.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Samsung NX2000

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	DMC-ZS1S	NX2000
Alternate Model Number(s):	DMC-TZ6
Camera Format:	Compact	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$299.95	$649.99
Street Price:	$299.95	$679.99
Date Available:	2009-04-15	2013-05-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	7.7 oz (219 g) includes batteries	8.0 oz (228 g)
Size:	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (103 x 60 x 33 mm)	4.7 x 2.5 x 1.4 in. (119 x 65 x 36 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Samsung
Effective Megapixels:	10.1	20.3
Sensor Format:	1/2.5 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	24.7104mm² (5.76mm x 4.29mm)	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.58 microns	4.29 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		75
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		23.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		12.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		908
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21)	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), MPO, .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.5	8.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (30p) 1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p)
Movie File Format:	QuickTime MotionJPEG	MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Samsung NX
Lens:	Leica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groups	Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NX
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 300mm	30 - 77mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.1 - 49.2mm	20 - 50mm
Zoom Ratio:	12.00x	2.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - f/6.3	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 - 200 cm 1.2 - 78.7 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	40.5mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4x	Up to 2x i-Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point or 1-point with tracking	Contrast Detection: 21 points (normal), has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection: Max. 10 faces; Object Tracking AF; Single AF, Continuous AF, MF, Touch AF & Shutter
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	3.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	1,152,000 dots (384,000 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		25600
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400)	Auto (selectable, up to ISO 3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 60 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple	221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Intelligent Auto, Clipboard, Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1/2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, Underwater	Smart Mode: Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot, Best Face; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Minature, Colored Pencil, Watercolor, Wash Drawing, Oil Sketch, Ink Sketch, Acryl, Negative, Selective Color (R/G/B/Y 4 Colors); Smart Range+; HDR
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2-30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off	Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	8.0 m / 26.2 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 0.6 - 5.3m; Tele: 1.0 - 3.6m at ISO Auto	Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:		1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:		UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		.SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	QuickTime MotionJPEG	MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio
Included Memory:	45.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional wired (SR2NX02) via USB
Connections (extended):	DC Input	Micro (Type D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.80
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	2.5	8.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	3
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.88 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.95 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.130 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	High-speed AF = 0.64s
Startup Time:	2.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	6.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	320 shots	340 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary BP1130
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary BP1130 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker	Adobe Lightroom, iLauncher
OS Compatibility:		Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS 10.5+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector. Available in silver and black.	3.7" capacitive touch panel LCD, DRIMe IV engine, 8fps burst mode, Smart Camera 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) and NFC, AutoShare. Bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, SEF8A flash and 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. Available in white, black or pink.