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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS7 versus Samsung HZ35W, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and HZ35W (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The FS7 was announced 17 months before the HZ35W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FS7 grades vs the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FS7 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FS7

 HZ35W FS7 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung HZ35W

 FS7 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FS7 and the HZ35W.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS7 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung HZ35W will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
34
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS7
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
26
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-16 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
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
Card slots One One
Launch price $160 $300