Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung HZ35W
FH3 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH3
HZ35W | FH3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung HZ35W
FH3 | HZ35W | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |