Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB850F

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was brought out 18 months earlier than the WB850F making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ35 grades vs the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with physical measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ35 versus Samsung WB850F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FZ35 against the WB850F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and WB850F is 72 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and WB850F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.