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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Samsung WB35F
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Samsung WB35F

 FZ40 WB35F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FZ40

 WB35F FZ40 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB35F

 FZ40 WB35F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and WB35F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ40
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
51
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography information
Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
54
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (194g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
23
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Samsung WB35F
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