Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung DV150F
ZS35 | DV150F | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic ZS35
DV150F | ZS35 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung DV150F
ZS35 | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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).
Look at the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Samsung DV150F | |
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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 |