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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was unveiled 12 months before the WB35F so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS25 scores vs the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung WB35F

 ZS25 WB35F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic ZS25

 WB35F ZS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB35F

 ZS25 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS25 vs the WB35F.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older ZS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (193g)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (194g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Samsung WB35F
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection 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)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash modes 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 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $130