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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZS50 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was brought out 13 months after the WB35F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS50 scores vs the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Samsung WB35F

 ZS50 WB35F 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic ZS50

 WB35F ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung WB35F

 ZS50 WB35F 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS50 and the WB35F.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and WB35F.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (243g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography features
Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (243g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (243g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Samsung WB35F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash options 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243g (0.54 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 44 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 138 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $130