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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung DV150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was brought out 13 months after the DV150F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS35 matches up versus the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung DV150F

 ZS35 DV150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic ZS35

 DV150F ZS35 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung DV150F

 ZS35 DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS35 compared to the DV150F.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and DV150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer ZS35 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
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MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (116 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
34
really wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging features
Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Samsung DV150F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $150