Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB350F
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2014

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FZ80 was revealed 3 years after the WB350F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ80 grades vs the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Samsung WB350F
FZ80 | WB350F | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 37 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FZ80
WB350F | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung WB350F
FZ80 | WB350F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ80 against the WB350F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and WB350F is 63 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and WB350F.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Samsung WB350F |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2017-01-04 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 616g (1.36 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 life | 330 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $399 | $260 |