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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the DV150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZR1 grades against the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung DV150F

 ZR1 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic ZR1

 DV150F ZR1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung DV150F

 ZR1 DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZR1 compared to the DV150F.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and DV150F.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography information
Samsung DV150F Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
34
pretty wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Samsung DV150F
Alternative name Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-27 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $280 $150