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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ35 was unveiled 3 months after the HZ50W and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ35 grades versus the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Samsung HZ50W

 FZ35 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic FZ35

 HZ50W FZ35 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung HZ50W

 FZ35 HZ50W 
AnnouncedJuly 2010May 2010Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 has outside measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ35 against the HZ50W.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and HZ50W is 72 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and HZ50W.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
41
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
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decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung HZ50W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Samsung HZ50W
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $999 $250