Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Samsung HZ35W
FH8 | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | June 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FH8
HZ35W | FH8 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung HZ35W
FH8 | HZ35W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |