Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 & Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Samsung WB35F
LZ40 | WB35F | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Samsung WB35F | |
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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 |