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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZR1 was released 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZR1 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 ZR1 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Galaxy Camera 2 ZR1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 54 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 ZR1 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZR1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZR1 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (400 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
good battery power (400 shots)
lighter than others in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
lighter than others in class (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Alternative name Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-27 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 - 400 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $400