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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured 5 months before the HZ35W and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH20 matches up versus the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FH20 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH20

 HZ35W FH20 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung HZ35W

 FH20 HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH20 vs the HZ35W.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH20
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS30 WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $179 $300