Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB35F

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX78 versus Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was launched 3 years before the WB35F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FX78 scores against the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX78 versus the WB35F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and WB35F.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FX78 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.