Clicky

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
37

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The FH2 was released 7 months later than the HZ35W and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH2 scores vs the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung HZ35W

					

					

						
 FH2 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH2

					

					

						
 HZ35W FH2 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung HZ35W

					

					

						
 FH2 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH2 against the HZ35W.
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and HZ35W.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern FH2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

						Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


								Photography Glossary				

	
	
	
	

				

					
Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
34
 manual focus
 offers face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Street Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery (270 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
42
 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
72
 better than average battery (270 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 offers touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
 lighter than competition in class (245g)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (360mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
41
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 better than average battery (270 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic port
31
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
				
								
				

					

						
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS16 WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 121g (0.27 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 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 life 270 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $300