Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung WB35F
ZS15 | WB35F | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic ZS15
WB35F | ZS15 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | June 2012 | Newer by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung WB35F
ZS15 | WB35F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Samsung WB35F | |
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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 |