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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is WB650
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung HZ35W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was announced 17 months earlier than the HZ35W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FS15 scores against the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FS15 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FS15

 HZ35W FS15 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung HZ35W

 FS15 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FS15 against the HZ35W.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
manual focus
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS15
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others (245g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-16 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $180 $300