Panasonic S1H vs Samsung HZ35W

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1H versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and HZ35W (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S1H was manufactured 9 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1H matches up vs the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H provides outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S1H and the HZ35W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and HZ35W is 52 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1H will render more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S1H should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.