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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZS15 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was manufactured 18 months prior to the WB350F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS15 grades vs the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung WB350F

 ZS15 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic ZS15

 WB350F ZS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2012Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB350F

 ZS15 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS15 vs the WB350F.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and WB350F.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB350F to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition (208 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (260 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
37
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (208g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Samsung WB350F
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-06-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 24-384mm (16.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 grams (0.46 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 260 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $260