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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was announced 3 years before the WB750 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZR1 matches up versus the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung WB750

 ZR1 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Panasonic ZR1

 WB750 ZR1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB750

 ZR1 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with 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) and the Samsung WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZR1 and the WB750.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and WB750 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and WB750.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB750 to deliver extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography factors
Samsung WB750 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (193g)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging information
Samsung WB750 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB750
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Samsung WB750
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-27 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $339