Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB35F

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was released 19 months later than the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ300 grades versus the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 offers physical measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ300 compared to the WB35F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and WB35F is 59 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.