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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was revealed 18 months earlier than the WB35F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS15 scores versus the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung WB35F

 ZS15 WB35F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic ZS15

 WB35F ZS15 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2012Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB35F

 ZS15 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS15 versus the WB35F.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and WB35F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
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 WB35F
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (260 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Samsung WB35F
Also Known 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 CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 gr (0.46 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 260 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $279 $130