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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed 13 months after the WB1100F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ10 matches up versus the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung WB1100F

 SZ10 WB1100F 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic SZ10

 WB1100F SZ10 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB1100F

 SZ10 WB1100F 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ10 against the WB1100F.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and WB1100F is 93 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Street photography factors
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography information
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
67
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (512 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging details
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
23
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (512g)
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.0-5.9
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 512 gr (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $250