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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out 24 months earlier than the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH6 matches up vs the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung WB35F

 FH6 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FH6

 WB35F FH6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung WB35F

 FH6 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 compared to the WB35F.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
70
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than others (119 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
lighter than average (194 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 280 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $129 $130