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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was revealed 6 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ80 matches up against the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FZ80 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2017June 2010Fresher by 80 months
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic FZ80

 HZ35W FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung HZ35W

 FZ80 HZ35W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ80 versus the HZ35W.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and HZ35W is 63 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to render greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ80 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
58
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
34
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
54
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (616g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
57
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
59
includes touch focus
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (616g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
28
relatively wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (616 grams)
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ82 WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-01-04 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 616g (1.36 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 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 330 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $300