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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was announced 12 months earlier than the WB1100F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS25 matches up versus the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung WB1100F

 ZS25 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic ZS25

 WB1100F ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB1100F

 ZS25 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS25 vs the WB1100F.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and WB1100F is 93 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS25 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (512 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
23
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (512 grams)
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Samsung WB1100F
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $250