Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV300F
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Released January 2012
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The following is a complete review of the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZR1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the DV300F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZR1 scores vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung DV300F
| ZR1 | DV300F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic ZR1
| DV300F | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung DV300F
| ZR1 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZR1 vs the DV300F.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and DV300F.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung DV300F |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-27 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| 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) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.10 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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), 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) |
| Maximum 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Battery model | - | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $280 | $200 |
