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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Samsung WB350F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was brought out 12 months before the WB350F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ3 grades vs the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Samsung WB350F

 SZ3 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic SZ3

 WB350F SZ3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung WB350F

 SZ3 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ3 versus Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ3 versus the WB350F.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and WB350F.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SZ3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
71
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
39
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging features
Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $260