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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH10 scores versus the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FH10 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH10

 HZ35W FH10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung HZ35W

 FH10 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 has physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH10 and the HZ35W.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and HZ35W is 97 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH10
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Class 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $110 $300