Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB250F

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZR1 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB250F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZR1 scores vs the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZR1 versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZR1 and the WB250F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and WB250F.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB250F to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.