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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS50
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was manufactured 13 months after the WB1100F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS45 scores against the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Samsung WB1100F

 ZS45 WB1100F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic ZS45

 WB1100F ZS45 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB1100F

 ZS45 WB1100F 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS45 against the WB1100F.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher ZS45 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
37
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Street photography info
Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (249 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography highlights
56
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (249g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (512g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography info
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
45
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging information
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (249g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
23
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Samsung WB1100F
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lb) 512 grams (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" 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 350 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $250