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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 5 months before the HZ35W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH1 grades against the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FH1 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH1

 HZ35W FH1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung HZ35W

 FH1 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH1 versus the HZ35W.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and HZ35W.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung HZ35W
Also called Lumix DMC-FS10 WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $300