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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH8 was unveiled 20 months later than the HZ35W making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH8 matches up versus the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FH8 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH8

 HZ35W FH8 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung HZ35W

 FH8 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH8 vs the HZ35W.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH8
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (123 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123 grams (0.27 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $149 $300