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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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 FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 6 years earlier than the WB35F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ28 scores versus the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung WB35F

 FZ28 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FZ28

 WB35F FZ28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB35F

 FZ28 WB35F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 against the WB35F.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and WB35F is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and WB35F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
Samsung WB35F Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $130