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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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 ZS60 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was announced 2 years after the WB350F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS60 matches up against the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung WB350F

 ZS60 WB350F 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2014Newer by 25 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic ZS60

 WB350F ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB350F

 ZS60 WB350F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS60 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS60 against the WB350F.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and WB350F is 88 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and WB350F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
53
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
59
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
34
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Samsung WB350F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $248 $260