Panasonic SZ8 vs Samsung WB35F

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic SZ8 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was brought out within a month of the WB35F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ8 grades against the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements 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 SZ8 and Samsung WB35F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ8 against the WB35F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ8 and WB35F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.