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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was brought out 24 months earlier than the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZR1 matches up vs the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung WB210

 ZR1 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic ZR1

 WB210 ZR1 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB210

 ZR1 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZR1 versus the WB210.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and WB210.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB210 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
provides touch focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Samsung WB210
Alternate name Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-27 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $279