• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 22.00mm - 580.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB100 advantages over Panasonic ZS35

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    580 mm vs 480 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Panasonic ZS35 advantages over Samsung WB100

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 86 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    250g vs 385g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 80 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon L120

Samsung WB100
Nikon L120
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $226
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Faster shutter

Compare Samsung WB100 vs Nikon L120

Panasonic ZS35
Nikon L120
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $226
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Nikon L120

Compared to Nikon L810

Samsung WB100
Nikon L810
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Samsung WB100 vs Nikon L810

Panasonic ZS35
Nikon L810
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Nikon L810

Compared to Sony HX20V

Samsung WB100
Sony HX20V
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Thinner

Compare Samsung WB100 vs Sony HX20V

Panasonic ZS35
Sony HX20V
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX20V

Compared to Nikon L820

Samsung WB100
Nikon L820
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Samsung WB100 vs Nikon L820

Panasonic ZS35
Nikon L820
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Nikon L820

Compared to Panasonic ZS45

Samsung WB100
Panasonic ZS45
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Thinner

Compare Samsung WB100 vs Panasonic ZS45

Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic ZS45
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen

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