Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB850F

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB850F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZR1 grades against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZR1 against the WB850F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and WB850F.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.