Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung HZ35W

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was announced at a similar time to the HZ35W so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ35 grades against the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 versus the HZ35W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and HZ35W is 72 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and HZ35W.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.