Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ35 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ35 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.