Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
(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
- Introduced January 2014
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ40 versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ40 was manufactured 4 years before the WB35F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ40 grades vs the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Samsung WB35F
FZ40 | WB35F | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FZ40
WB35F | FZ40 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | July 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB35F
FZ40 | WB35F | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ40 versus Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ40 and the WB35F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and WB35F is 68 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and WB35F.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older FZ40 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Samsung WB35F |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | - |
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 | 494 grams (1.09 lb) | 194 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $420 | $130 |