Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1/Panasonic-ZR1-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F 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
- Released July 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Released January 2014
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The ZR1 was released 5 years before the WB50F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZR1 grades against the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung WB50F
ZR1 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic ZR1
WB50F | ZR1 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB50F
ZR1 | WB50F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 has external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZR1 vs the WB50F.
![Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-vs-Samsung-WB50F-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.
![Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-vs-Samsung-WB50F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and WB50F.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-vs-Samsung-WB50F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-vs-Samsung-WB50F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung WB50F |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-27 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 lb) | 207g (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $280 | $180 |