Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed December 2010
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZR1 was announced 17 months earlier than the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZR1 scores versus the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung WB700
ZR1 | WB700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic ZR1
WB700 | ZR1 | |||
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Revealed | December 2010 | July 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB700
ZR1 | WB700 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZR1 vs the WB700.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and WB700.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB700 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung WB700 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-27 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $280 | $300 |