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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was released about the same time to the WB350F so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS40 scores against the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Samsung WB350F

 ZS40 WB350F 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic ZS40

 WB350F ZS40 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung WB350F

 ZS40 WB350F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS40 vs the WB350F.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS40 and WB350F.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
51
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
69
lighter than competition in class (240g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging features
Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
34
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Samsung WB350F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 grams (0.53 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life 300 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $260