Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB50F

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

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.