Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung HZ35W
FS25 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FS25
HZ35W | FS25 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ35W
FS25 | HZ35W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |