Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung WB350F
SZ10 | WB350F | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 13 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | 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 size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Samsung WB350F | |
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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 |