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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS45
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS40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
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Samsung WB350F

 ZS45 WB350F 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper 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 dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
37
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
56
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography details
Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
71
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
48
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
34
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Samsung WB350F
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