Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
72 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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90 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
FZ35 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FZ35
Galaxy Camera | FZ35 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
FZ35 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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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 |