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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was introduced 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ35 grades vs the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FZ35 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FZ35

 Galaxy Camera FZ35 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FZ35 Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ35 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and Galaxy Camera is 72 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
41
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (300g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
26
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
36
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
lighter than competition (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $999 $450