Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
- Successor is Panasonic ZS45
(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
- Released January 2014

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ZS40 was launched at a similar time to the WB1100F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS40 scores vs the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Samsung WB1100F
ZS40 | WB1100F | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic ZS40
WB1100F | ZS40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung WB1100F
ZS40 | WB1100F | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS40 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS40 against the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and WB1100F.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Samsung WB1100F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Samsung WB1100F |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240g (0.53 lb) | 512g (1.13 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $450 | $250 |