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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 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 FZ150 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was introduced 21 months earlier than the WB35F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ150 scores vs the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Samsung WB35F

 FZ150 WB35F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FZ150

 WB35F FZ150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2012Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung WB35F

 FZ150 WB35F 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 against the WB35F.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and WB35F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and WB35F.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FZ150 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (528g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (528g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (194g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
62
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (528g)
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-11 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528g (1.16 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $130