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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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 ZS5 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS5 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was revealed 4 years before the WB1100F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS5 grades versus the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Samsung WB1100F

 ZS5 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic ZS5

 WB1100F ZS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 43 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung WB1100F

 ZS5 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS5 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS5 vs the WB1100F.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and WB1100F is 92 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (512 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
23
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than average (512g)
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Samsung WB1100F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $250