Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung NX3000

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS35 versus Samsung NX3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The ZS35 was announced 4 months earlier than the NX3000 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS35 grades versus the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS35 versus the NX3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and NX3000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and NX3000.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS35 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX3000 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.