Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB700
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched December 2010
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In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ1 was manufactured 13 months later than the WB700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ1 grades against the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Samsung WB700
| SZ1 | WB700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | December 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic SZ1
| WB700 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Samsung WB700
| SZ1 | WB700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ1 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ1 and the WB700.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and WB700.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SZ1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Samsung WB700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Samsung WB700 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 131 grams (0.29 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 250 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $179 | $300 |