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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ5 was announced 17 months earlier than the WB35F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ5 scores versus the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Samsung WB35F

 SZ5 WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic SZ5

 WB35F SZ5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung WB35F

 SZ5 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ5 features physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ5 against the WB35F.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and WB35F.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SZ5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Street photography factors
Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-18 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $195 $130