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Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was released 19 months after the WB1100F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ300 scores vs the WB1100F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Samsung WB1100F

 FZ300 WB1100F 
AnnouncedJuly 2015January 2014Newer by 19 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic FZ300

 WB1100F FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung WB1100F

 FZ300 WB1100F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 provides external dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ300 vs the WB1100F.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and WB1100F is 59 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and WB1100F.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB1100F to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer FZ300 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
46
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (691 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (380 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
59
great battery (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
has focus via touch
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (512g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
62
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (691 grams)
23
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (512 grams)
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-07-16 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691 gr (1.52 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $598 $250