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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Samsung WB35F
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH3 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WB35F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH3 grades versus the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung WB35F

 FH3 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FH3

 WB35F FH3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung WB35F

 FH3 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements 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 FH3 versus Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH3 versus the WB35F.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and WB35F.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
Samsung WB35F Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
Samsung WB35F Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Samsung WB35F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $130