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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH6 versus Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was released 20 months after the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH6 scores against the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FH6 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH6

 HZ35W FH6 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung HZ35W

 FH6 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 provides external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH6 vs the HZ35W.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and HZ35W.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH6 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern FH6 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
70
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
41
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Samsung HZ35W
Alternative name - WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2010-06-16
Body design 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 119g (0.26 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 280 shots -
Battery format 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 1 1
Price at launch $129 $300