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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was manufactured 3 months later than the HZ10W and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZR1 matches up versus the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung HZ10W

 ZR1 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic ZR1

 HZ10W ZR1 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung HZ10W

 ZR1 HZ10W 
RevealedJuly 2009May 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZR1 vs the HZ10W.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and HZ10W.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZR1 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (249g)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
35
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Samsung HZ10W
Also called Lumix DMC-ZX1 WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-27 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $300