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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Samsung WB1100F
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ2500 and Samsung WB1100F, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and WB1100F (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was introduced 2 years after the WB1100F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ2500 matches up against the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Samsung WB1100F

 FZ2500 WB1100F 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2014Newer by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic FZ2500

 WB1100F FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Samsung WB1100F

 FZ2500 WB1100F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 features exterior dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the WB1100F.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and WB1100F is 53 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and WB1100F.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
71
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
37
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
69
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
66
offers focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (512g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
65
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
66
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Samsung WB1100F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-09-19 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.20 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 915g (2.02 lb) 512g (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 538 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLC12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $998 $250