Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung SL820

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and SL820 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was manufactured 3 months after the SL820 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS1 scores vs the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS1 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS1 against the SL820.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and SL820.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung SL820 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.