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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS60 versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was manufactured 2 years later than the WB35F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS60 matches up versus the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung WB35F

 ZS60 WB35F 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic ZS60

 WB35F ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB35F

 ZS60 WB35F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS60 versus Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS60 and the WB35F.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and WB35F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and WB35F.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (282g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
74
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
59
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
35
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Samsung WB35F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category 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 CCD
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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 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 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $248 $130