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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Samsung WB350F

 LZ40 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic LZ40

 WB350F LZ40 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB350F

 LZ40 WB350F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and WB350F is 67 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
40
good MP (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (524 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography info
Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
55
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
very long reach (924mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (524g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
27
fairly wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (524 grams)
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Samsung WB350F
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