Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung HZ35W
GH5S | HZ35W | |||
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Announced | January 2018 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 93 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+1006k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic GH5S
HZ35W | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung HZ35W
GH5S | HZ35W | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |