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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was released 2 years after the HZ35W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the F5 matches up versus the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung HZ35W

 F5 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic F5

 HZ35W F5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung HZ35W

 F5 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the F5 versus the HZ35W.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and HZ35W.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic F5 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger F5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (121 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 250 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $100 $300