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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was brought out 3 years before the WB1100F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS7 grades against the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung WB1100F

 ZS7 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic ZS7

 WB1100F ZS7 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB1100F

 ZS7 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS7 compared to the WB1100F.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and WB1100F.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (512g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
38
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging features
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
23
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (512 grams)
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Samsung WB1100F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 512 gr (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $250