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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
Samsung WB35F
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was released very close to the WB35F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the LZ40 scores against the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Samsung WB35F

 LZ40 WB35F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic LZ40

 WB35F LZ40 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB35F

 LZ40 WB35F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ40 features outside measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LZ40 and the WB35F.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and WB35F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ40
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (524g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography information
Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
44
pretty wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LZ40
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
27
pretty wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
comes with microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (524g)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $219 $130