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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was released at a similar time to the WB1100F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LZ40 matches up versus the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Samsung WB1100F

 LZ40 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic LZ40

 WB1100F LZ40 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB1100F

 LZ40 WB1100F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ40 has got exterior dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ40 and the WB1100F.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and WB1100F is 67 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and WB1100F.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
40
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (524g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography info
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
55
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
very long reach (924mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (524 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (512g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography advice
44
relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging details
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging details
27
relatively wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
includes microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than others (524 grams)
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (512g)
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 512 grams (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 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 320 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $219 $250