Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Released June 2010
- Additionally Known as WB650

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The FH5 was launched 7 months later than the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH5 matches up versus the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung HZ35W
FH5 | HZ35W | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH5
HZ35W | FH5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung HZ35W
FH5 | HZ35W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH5 versus Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH5 compared to the HZ35W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and HZ35W.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent FH5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | WB650 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | 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 diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 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 | ||
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), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 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 | 260 photographs | - |
Form 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $169 | $300 |