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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS35 was revealed 2 years after the DV300F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS35 grades against the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung DV300F

 ZS35 DV300F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic ZS35

 DV300F ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung DV300F

 ZS35 DV300F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 provides outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS35 and the DV300F.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and DV300F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer ZS35 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
36
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
52
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (133g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Samsung DV300F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-01-02
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $200