Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung WB1100F

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was released 3 years after the WB1100F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS70 scores against the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS70 versus Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS70 and the WB1100F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and WB1100F is 87 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and WB1100F.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger ZS70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.