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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FP1 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FP1

 HZ35W FP1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung HZ35W

 FP1 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (151g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (151 grams)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung HZ35W
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