Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Announced January 2014
- Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
(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 LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LZ40 was launched at a similar time to the WB350F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LZ40 scores versus the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Samsung WB350F
LZ40 | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic LZ40
WB350F | LZ40 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB350F
LZ40 | WB350F | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2014 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ40 offers outer dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LZ40 versus Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the LZ40 compared to the WB350F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and WB350F is 67 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ40 and WB350F.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Samsung WB350F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 524g (1.16 pounds) | 276g (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $219 | $260 |