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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was introduced 16 months before the HZ35W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FS25 grades against the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FS25 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FS25

 HZ35W FS25 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 16 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ35W

 FS25 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FS25 and the HZ35W.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older FS25 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
26
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
32
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-27 2010-06-16
Body design 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $300