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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was released 14 months after the HZ35W making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ47 grades versus the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FZ47 HZ35W 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FZ47

 HZ35W FZ47 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung HZ35W

 FZ47 HZ35W 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ47 vs the HZ35W.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and HZ35W is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and HZ35W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger FZ47 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (498g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery power (400 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
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good battery power (400 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (498 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (245g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (498 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Samsung HZ35W
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ48 WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-21 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498 grams (1.10 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life 400 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $379 $300