Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ35 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FZ35 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 72 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.