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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Samsung WB50F

 FZ35 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FZ35

 WB50F FZ35 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung WB50F

 FZ35 WB50F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
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flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (207 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
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really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Samsung WB50F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $999 $180