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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was revealed 13 months later than the WB800F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS35 scores versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung WB800F

 ZS35 WB800F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic ZS35

 WB800F ZS35 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB800F

 ZS35 WB800F 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 provides physical measurements 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 WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS35 against the WB800F.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and WB800F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger ZS35 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
Samsung WB800F Street photography information
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Samsung WB800F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $300