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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was manufactured 13 months later than the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS35 grades vs the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung WB30F

 ZS35 WB30F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic ZS35

 WB30F ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB30F

 ZS35 WB30F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 has physical dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS35 versus the WB30F.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and WB30F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and WB30F.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger ZS35 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography advice
Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (128 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Samsung WB30F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $180