Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung WB35F
FZ47 | WB35F | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FZ47
WB35F | FZ47 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | July 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB35F
FZ47 | WB35F | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and WB35F is 68 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Samsung WB35F | |
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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 |