Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB1100F

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was introduced 18 months prior to the WB1100F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS15 scores against the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS15 has external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS15 compared to the WB1100F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and WB1100F is 92 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.