Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB350F

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS1 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and WB350F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS1 was released 5 years earlier than the WB350F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS1 grades versus the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 has got outer 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) and the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS1 versus Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS1 vs the WB350F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and WB350F.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB350F will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.