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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB800F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZR1 scores against the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung WB800F

 ZR1 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic ZR1

 WB800F ZR1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB800F

 ZR1 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ZR1 and the WB800F.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and WB800F.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
35
really wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Samsung WB800F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-27 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $300