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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was launched 15 months after the HZ35W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH7 matches up vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FH7 HZ35W 
RevealedSeptember 2011June 2010More modern by 15 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH7

 HZ35W FH7 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung HZ35W

 FH7 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 vs the HZ35W.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and HZ35W.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher FH7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average (245g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Samsung HZ35W
Also called Lumix DMC-FS22 WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-07 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $149 $300