Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
- Successor is Panasonic ZS50
(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
- Introduced January 2014

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ZS45 was launched 13 months after the WB350F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS45 matches up versus the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Samsung WB350F
ZS45 | WB350F | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 13 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic ZS45
WB350F | ZS45 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB350F
ZS45 | WB350F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS45 and the WB350F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and WB350F.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent ZS45 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Samsung WB350F |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $260 |