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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was unveiled about the same time to the WB350F which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS35 matches up against the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung WB350F

 ZS35 WB350F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic ZS35

 WB350F ZS35 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB350F

 ZS35 WB350F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 has external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS35 compared to the WB350F.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and WB350F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and WB350F.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
37
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography details
Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (276g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
34
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Samsung WB350F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $260