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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB350F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was brought out 5 years before the WB350F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZR3 grades against the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung WB350F

 ZR3 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic ZR3

 WB350F ZR3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung WB350F

 ZR3 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR3 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZR3 against the WB350F.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and WB350F.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
64
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Samsung WB350F
Other name Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-26 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $260