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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
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
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was launched 5 months before the WB1100F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ70 matches up against the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Samsung WB1100F

 FZ70 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic FZ70

 WB1100F FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung WB1100F

 FZ70 WB1100F 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has sizing 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 depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ70 compared to the WB1100F.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and WB1100F is 63 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and WB1100F.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
56
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (606g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography information
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
55
great battery pack (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (606g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (512 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
45
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging information
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
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really wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (606g)
23
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (512g)
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-18 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 grams (1.34 pounds) 512 grams (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $250