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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was launched 3 years earlier than the WB35F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS8 matches up versus the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Samsung WB35F

 ZS8 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic ZS8

 WB35F ZS8 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung WB35F

 ZS8 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS8 vs the WB35F.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and WB35F.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ZS8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (210g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Samsung WB35F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $275 $130