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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZR1 was announced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZR1 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 ZR1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic ZR1

 Galaxy Camera 3G ZR1 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2009More modern by 37 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 ZR1 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZR1 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good megapixels (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
36
decently wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Also called as Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-27 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $606