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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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
  • Other Name is WB650
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was launched 5 months before the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH3 scores vs the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FH3 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH3

 HZ35W FH3 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung HZ35W

 FH3 HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH3 and the HZ35W.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and HZ35W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
focusing manually
has face detect focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS11 WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $300