Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB50F

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was introduced 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ35 grades vs the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ35 versus the WB50F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and WB50F is 72 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.