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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(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
Samsung WB700
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung WB700

 ZR1 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic ZR1

 WB700 ZR1 
RevealedDecember 2010July 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB700

 ZR1 WB700 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography factors
Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography information
Samsung WB700 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung WB700
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