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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FZ35 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic FZ35

 Galaxy Camera 4G FZ35 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2010More recent by 26 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FZ35 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
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built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
37
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $999 $550