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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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
  • Other Name is WB650
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was brought out 7 months later than the HZ35W and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH25 grades against the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FH25 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH25

 HZ35W FH25 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung HZ35W

 FH25 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has measurements 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH25 vs the HZ35W.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and HZ35W.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH25 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern FH25 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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 720p (24 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
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 159g (0.35 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 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 life 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $180 $300