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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS35 versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was announced about the same time to the WB2200F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS35 matches up against the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung WB2200F

 ZS35 WB2200F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic ZS35

 WB2200F ZS35 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB2200F

 ZS35 WB2200F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 features external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS35 versus Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS35 and the WB2200F.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and WB2200F is 89 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and WB2200F.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
Samsung WB2200F Street photography information
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (708 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography info
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
25
rather wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (708g)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB2200F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Samsung WB2200F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 708 grams (1.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $599