Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000/Panasonic-FZ1000-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Announced June 2014
- Successor is Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and WB1100F (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
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The FZ1000 was launched 6 months after the WB1100F so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ1000 matches up versus the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Samsung WB1100F
FZ1000 | WB1100F | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic FZ1000
WB1100F | FZ1000 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Samsung WB1100F
FZ1000 | WB1100F | |||
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Revealed | June 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 features outer measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the WB1100F.
![Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-vs-Samsung-WB1100F-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and WB1100F is 55 and 67 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-vs-Samsung-WB1100F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and WB1100F.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
![Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-vs-Samsung-WB1100F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-vs-Samsung-WB1100F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Samsung WB1100F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Samsung WB1100F |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-06-12 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 831 grams (1.83 pounds) | 512 grams (1.13 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $800 | $250 |