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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was introduced 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ200 matches up vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FZ200 HZ35W 
ReleasedJuly 2012June 2010Fresher by 26 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FZ200

 HZ35W FZ200 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung HZ35W

 FZ200 HZ35W 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ200 versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ200 vs the HZ35W.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and HZ35W is 65 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern FZ200 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
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good battery pack (540 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
63
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588g)
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-18 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $499 $300