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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FZ60 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ60 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ60 was introduced 17 months prior to the WB1100F making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ60 scores vs the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Samsung WB1100F

 FZ60 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic FZ60

 WB1100F FZ60 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung WB1100F

 FZ60 WB1100F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ60 versus Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ60 and the WB1100F.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and WB1100F is 68 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ60 and WB1100F.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FZ60 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (493g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography information
57
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (493 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (512g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (493g)
23
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (512 grams)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Samsung WB1100F
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-18 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493 grams (1.09 lbs) 512 grams (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $250