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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was introduced 13 months after the WB350F making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ10 grades versus the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung WB350F

 SZ10 WB350F 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic SZ10

 WB350F SZ10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB350F

 SZ10 WB350F 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ10 vs the WB350F.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and WB350F.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (177g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography information
Samsung WB350F Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (177 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.4 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $260