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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was manufactured within a month of the WB35F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS35 scores versus the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung WB35F

 ZS35 WB35F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic ZS35

 WB35F ZS35 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB35F

 ZS35 WB35F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS35 vs the WB35F.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and WB35F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
52
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography information
Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Samsung WB35F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $130