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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was unveiled 18 months before the WB150F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ35 grades versus the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Samsung WB150F

 FZ35 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic FZ35

 WB150F FZ35 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung WB150F

 FZ35 WB150F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 features external measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ35 vs the WB150F.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and WB150F is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and WB150F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
Samsung WB150F Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
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flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (188 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Samsung WB150F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $999 $230