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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ35 was revealed 4 years before the WB35F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ35 grades vs the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Samsung WB35F

 FZ35 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FZ35

 WB35F FZ35 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung WB35F

 FZ35 WB35F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ35 and the WB35F.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and WB35F is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and WB35F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (194g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
26
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Samsung WB35F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 397g (0.88 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 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 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 - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $999 $130