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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was revealed 20 months earlier than the WB35F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS20 scores vs the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Samsung WB35F

 ZS20 WB35F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic ZS20

 WB35F ZS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2014April 2012More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung WB35F

 ZS20 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS20 vs the WB35F.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and WB35F.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
68
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Samsung WB35F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-26 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash settings 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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $130