Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB30F
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB30F 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
- Launched July 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZR1 matches up against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung WB30F
| ZR1 | WB30F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic ZR1
| WB30F | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB30F
| ZR1 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 features physical dimensions 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 WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZR1 versus the WB30F.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and WB30F.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung WB30F |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-27 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine V | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 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 images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.10 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $280 | $180 |