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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly close but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and HZ35W (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was brought out 7 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GH5S grades versus the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung HZ35W

 GH5S HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018June 2010More modern by 93 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k614kClearer display (+1006k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic GH5S

 HZ35W GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung HZ35W

 GH5S HZ35W 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S provides external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GH5S versus the HZ35W.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and HZ35W is 62 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and HZ35W.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung HZ35W will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GH5S provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
34
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
68
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
61
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
63
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-01-08 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" 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 440 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Retail pricing $2,498 $300