Panasonic S1R vs Samsung HZ35W

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HZ35W (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The S1R was unveiled 8 years after the HZ35W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1R scores against the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R comes with physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1R vs the HZ35W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and HZ35W is 54 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and HZ35W.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will give extra detail having an extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S1R should have an advantage in sensor innovation.