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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
Samsung WB350F
(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
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic LZ30 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the WB350F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the LZ30 matches up against the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Samsung WB350F

 LZ30 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic LZ30

 WB350F LZ30 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung WB350F

 LZ30 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the LZ30 versus the WB350F.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and WB350F is 66 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and WB350F.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged LZ30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
32
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography factors
Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (552g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
56
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (552 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (276g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
22
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (552g)
34
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552 grams (1.22 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 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 380 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $260