Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung WB35F
FZ28 | WB35F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FZ28
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 60 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB35F
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Panasonic FZ28 versus Samsung WB35F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Samsung WB35F | |
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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 |