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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
36

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(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
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
  • Released January 2014
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Samsung WB1100F

          

          

            
 ZS40 WB1100F 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic ZS40

          

          

            
 WB1100F ZS40 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung WB1100F

          

          

            
 ZS40 WB1100F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and WB1100F is 90 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
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 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography factors
51
 manual focus
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
36
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
69
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition (240 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than competition (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
54
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
44
 incredible zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography details
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography details
69
 lighter than competition (240 grams)
 decent MP (18MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (875mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (512g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography highlights
55
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 delivers RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
45
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
34
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (240g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone support
23
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competition (512g)
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Samsung WB1100F
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