Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F
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37 Features
34 Overall
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93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Samsung WB35F
SZ5 | WB35F | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic SZ5
WB35F | SZ5 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung WB35F
SZ5 | WB35F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Samsung WB35F | |
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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 |