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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
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
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was revealed 12 months earlier than the WB350F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS30 scores against the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Samsung WB350F

 ZS30 WB350F 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic ZS30

 WB350F ZS30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB350F

 ZS30 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS30 versus the WB350F.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and WB350F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and WB350F.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
33
megapixel count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Street photography details
Samsung WB350F Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (198 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
46
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (198 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (276g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (198g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Samsung WB350F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ40 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $260