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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was announced 2 years after the HZ35W which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ60 grades versus the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FZ60 HZ35W 
LaunchedJuly 2012June 2010More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FZ60

 HZ35W FZ60 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung HZ35W

 FZ60 HZ35W 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 has physical measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ60 versus the HZ35W.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and HZ35W is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and HZ35W.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger FZ60 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (493g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
57
good battery pack (450 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (493g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (493g)
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-18 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493 gr (1.09 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $300