Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
(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
- Alternate Name is WB650

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FP1 was introduced 5 months prior to the HZ35W so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP1 matches up versus the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung HZ35W
FP1 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FP1
HZ35W | FP1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung HZ35W
FP1 | HZ35W | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FP1 compared to the HZ35W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and HZ35W.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also Known as | - | WB650 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (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 | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 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 | One | One |
Price at launch | $153 | $300 |