Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF1
- Renewed by Panasonic GF3
(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
- Announced June 2010
- Additionally Known as WB650
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and HZ35W (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe GF2 was introduced 9 months later than the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GF2 grades versus the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Samsung HZ35W
GF2 | HZ35W | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 9 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic GF2
HZ35W | GF2 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Samsung HZ35W
GF2 | HZ35W | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF2 and the HZ35W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and HZ35W is 88 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and HZ35W.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The GF2 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more recent GF2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Samsung HZ35W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB650 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-02-24 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 506 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $330 | $300 |