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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES15
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZR1 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was unveiled 6 months later than the SL30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZR1 grades versus the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung SL30

 ZR1 SL30 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic ZR1

 SL30 ZR1 

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung SL30

 ZR1 SL30 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 has 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) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZR1 vs the SL30.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and SL30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZR1 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
Samsung SL30 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung SL30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Samsung SL30
Also called as Lumix DMC-ZX1 ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-27 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $93