Panasonic G100 vs Samsung HZ35W

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G100 versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and HZ35W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was introduced 10 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the G100 scores versus the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G100 versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G100 versus the HZ35W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and HZ35W is 81 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and HZ35W.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G100 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G100 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer G100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.