Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB700

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and WB700 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS1 was released 19 months prior to the WB700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS1 matches up against the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS1 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS1 against the WB700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and WB700.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung WB700 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS1 will be behind in sensor tech.