Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung WB210
ZR1 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper display (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic ZR1
WB210 | ZR1 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB210
ZR1 | WB210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Panasonic ZR1 versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung WB210 | |
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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 |