Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung HZ35W

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was released 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FZ70 scores vs the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ70 versus the HZ35W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and HZ35W is 63 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and HZ35W.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ70 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ70 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.