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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Comparison

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Panasonic ZS1

10 MP | 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) CCD Sensor

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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing ZS1 and Galaxy Camera, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Panasonic and Samsung. Panasonic ZS1 has a 10.0MP 1/2.5-inch sensor whereas Samsung Galaxy Camera has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. Panasonic ZS1 was introduced to market in May 2009 and Samsung Galaxy Camera was launched in February 2013. As you can see, ZS1 is 4 years older than Galaxy Camera. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-05-14
  • 10MP - 1/2.5-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 229g. 103 x 60 x 33 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ6

Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-02-19
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 23-481 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4.8" Fixed Type Screen
  • Unknown continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 300g. 129 x 71 x 19 mm
  • Also known as Wi-Fi

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 over Samsung Galaxy Camera
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Weight
229 g vs 300 g 71 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele


Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Camera over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 10 MP 60% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
4.8" vs 2.7" 2.1 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Wide
23mm vs 25mm 2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
481mm vs 300mm 181 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
20.9× vs 12× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 4.8" Large display
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 481mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS1 has external dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3″) and weighs 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy Camera has external dimensions of 129 x 71 x 19 mm (5.08 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 300 g (0.66 lb / 10.58 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. Panasonic ZS1 is 26mm narrower and 11mm shorter than Samsung Galaxy Camera but it is also 14mm thicker.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic ZS1 is significantly lighter (71g ) than the Samsung Galaxy Camera which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Average
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Thickness Comparison

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ZS1
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Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 (Lumix DMC-TZ6) nor Samsung Galaxy Camera (Wi-Fi) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung Galaxy Camera's 4.8" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic ZS1's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 has a 10.0MP 1/2.5-inch (5.744 x 4.308 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Camera has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor.

Samsung Galaxy Camera's sensor provides 6MP more than Panasonic ZS1's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the ZS1 and Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera Cameras


As seen above, Samsung Galaxy Camera has a 1.1x Larger sensor area than Panasonic ZS1. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 features a 25-300 mm F3.3-4.9 12× zoom lens whereas Samsung Galaxy Camera features a 23-481 mm F2.8-5.9 20.9× zoom lens.

Samsung Galaxy Camera has 2mm wider coverage than the Panasonic ZS1. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Samsung Galaxy Camera has 181mm longer telezoom reach than the Panasonic ZS1. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Panasonic ZS1 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ZS1
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

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ZS1
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ZS1
Galaxy Camera
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ZS1
Galaxy Camera
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic ZS1 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic ZS1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung Galaxy Camera for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Panasonic ZS1 for Sports Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
11 Focus Points
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
481 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Panasonic ZS1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Samsung Galaxy Camera for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
229g
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
Body Thickness 19mm
20.9X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Panasonic ZS1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera for Landscape Photography

POOR
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera scores compare:

Panasonic ZS1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #378 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1058 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Camera
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #81 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #531 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Samsung Galaxy Camera is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic ZS1 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Panasonic ZS1. Otherwise, Samsung Galaxy Camera is the better camera overall.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Panasonic ZS1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Announced 2009-05-14 2013-02-19
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.5-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 5.744 x 4.308 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 24.74mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-300 mm (12×) 23-481 mm (20.9×)
Max Aperture F3.3-4.9 F2.8-5.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 229g 300g
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm 129 x 71 x 19mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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