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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH27 was brought out 7 months after the HZ35W and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH27 scores versus the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FH27 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH27

 HZ35W FH27 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung HZ35W

 FH27 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH27 compared to the HZ35W.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and HZ35W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH27 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
68
supports touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Category 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Touch Screen 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 rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 245 gr (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 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 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $229 $300