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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was revealed 3 years prior to the WB150F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZR1 grades vs the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung WB150F

 ZR1 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic ZR1

 WB150F ZR1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB150F

 ZR1 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZR1 against the WB150F.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and WB150F.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB150F to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (188 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Samsung WB150F
Also called as Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-27 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 158g (0.35 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $230