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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS1 versus Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and WB30F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WB30F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS1 matches up vs the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Samsung WB30F

 ZS1 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic ZS1

 WB30F ZS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 44 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung WB30F

 ZS1 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 has got external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS1 versus Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS1 compared to the WB30F.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and WB30F.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB30F will offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older ZS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
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comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition in class (128g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Samsung WB30F
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 229g (0.50 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $180