Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB35F

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was unveiled 4 years later than the WB35F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS80 matches up against the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 provides outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 and the WB35F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and WB35F is 86 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and WB35F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS80 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.