Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB35F
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced January 2014
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Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LZ30 versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe LZ30 was announced 12 months before the WB35F so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the LZ30 scores versus the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Samsung WB35F
| LZ30 | WB35F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic LZ30
| WB35F | LZ30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung WB35F
| LZ30 | WB35F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LZ30 compared to the WB35F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and WB35F is 66 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and WB35F.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged LZ30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Samsung WB35F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Samsung WB35F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 552g (1.22 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" 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 | 380 shots | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $230 | $130 |