Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ35W

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was introduced 7 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS80 matches up vs the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 vs the HZ35W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and HZ35W is 86 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to provide extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.