Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung HZ35W
FZ47 | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FZ47
HZ35W | FZ47 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung HZ35W
FZ47 | HZ35W | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Check out the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and HZ35W is 68 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |