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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ47 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WB35F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ47 matches up against the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung WB35F

 FZ47 WB35F 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FZ47

 WB35F FZ47 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB35F

 FZ47 WB35F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ47 against the WB35F.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and WB35F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and WB35F.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ47 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (498 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (400 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
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great battery (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (498g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (194g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (400 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (498g)
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Samsung WB35F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-21 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498 grams (1.10 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 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 life 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
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 1 1
Cost at launch $379 $130