Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB35F

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3 was introduced 4 years before the WB35F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3 grades against the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S3 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S3 vs Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3 vs the WB35F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and WB35F.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB35F to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older S3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.