Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Samsung WB35F
ZS8 | WB35F | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic ZS8
WB35F | ZS8 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Samsung WB35F
ZS8 | WB35F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Samsung WB35F | |
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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 |