Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB350F

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

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.

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

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.