Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB35F

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was released 17 months before the WB35F making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the LZ20 matches up versus the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB35F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the LZ20 against the WB35F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and WB35F is 71 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older LZ20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.