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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was brought out 2 months later than the HZ35W so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FX700 grades versus the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FX700 HZ35W 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FX700

 HZ35W FX700 
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ35W

 FX700 HZ35W 
IntroducedJuly 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FX700 and the HZ35W.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
38
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD 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 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $300