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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB35F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZR1 matches up vs the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung WB35F

 ZR1 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic ZR1

 WB35F ZR1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2009Fresher by 54 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB35F

 ZR1 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 provides external 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 WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZR1 compared to the WB35F.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and WB35F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Samsung WB35F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-27 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $130