Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung WB35F

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic SZ1 versus Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was announced 24 months before the WB35F making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ1 matches up versus the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ1 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ1 versus Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ1 vs the WB35F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and WB35F.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.