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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was unveiled 6 months after the SL202 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZR1 grades vs the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung SL202

 ZR1 SL202 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic ZR1

 SL202 ZR1 

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung SL202

 ZR1 SL202 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZR1 versus the SL202.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and SL202.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZR1 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography information
Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
pretty wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging information
Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
27
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Samsung SL202
Alternate name Lumix DMC-ZX1 PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-27 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $140