Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB35F
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Released January 2014

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 3D1 was brought out 3 years before the WB35F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 3D1 scores versus the WB35F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung WB35F
3D1 | WB35F | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic 3D1
WB35F | 3D1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2014 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 26 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung WB35F
3D1 | WB35F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 3D1 compared to the WB35F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and WB35F.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 3D1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung WB35F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-11-07 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 200 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $670 | $130 |