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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic F5 and Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was brought out 12 months prior to the WB35F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the F5 grades against the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung WB35F

 F5 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic F5

 WB35F F5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung WB35F

 F5 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 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).

Compare the Panasonic F5 and Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the F5 against the WB35F.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and WB35F.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB35F to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older F5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic F5
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $100 $130