Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB1100F
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
- Revealed January 2014

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FZ35 was launched 4 years before the WB1100F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ35 grades against the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Samsung WB1100F
FZ35 | WB1100F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic FZ35
WB1100F | FZ35 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung WB1100F
FZ35 | WB1100F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ35 against the WB1100F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and WB1100F is 72 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and WB1100F.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Samsung WB1100F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Samsung WB1100F |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ38 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397 gr (0.88 lbs) | 512 gr (1.13 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $999 | $250 |