Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
ZR1 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic ZR1
Galaxy Camera 2 | ZR1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
ZR1 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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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 |