Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung WB1100F

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS3 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WB1100F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS3 scores versus the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS3 compared to the WB1100F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS3 and WB1100F.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.