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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB35F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1 matches up vs the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung WB35F

 S1 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic S1

 WB35F S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung WB35F

 S1 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 compared to the WB35F.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and WB35F.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB35F to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 240 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $269 $130