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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
37

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was manufactured 5 months prior to the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH22 grades vs the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung HZ35W

		

		

			
 FH22 HZ35W 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH22

		

		

			
 HZ35W FH22 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ35W

		

		

			
 FH22 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while 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 FH22 vs Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH22 versus the HZ35W.
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and HZ35W.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH22 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
28
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
34
 you can focus manually
 has face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (245 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
42
 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
67
 includes touch to focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
 lighter than average (245 grams)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (360mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low MP (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
41
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse function
43
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone jack
31
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than average (245g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 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 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 170g (0.37 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $300