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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was launched 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ40 grades against the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Samsung WB350F

 FZ40 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FZ40

 WB350F FZ40 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB350F

 FZ40 WB350F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ40 compared to the WB350F.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and WB350F is 68 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and WB350F.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FZ40 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
45
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (494g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (494g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (276g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ40
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
22
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (494g)
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Samsung WB350F
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494 grams (1.09 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $420 $260