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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(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
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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Samsung HZ35W

 GF2 HZ35W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011June 2010More recent by 9 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic GF2

 HZ35W GF2 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Samsung HZ35W

 GF2 HZ35W 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and HZ35W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
34
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
65
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF2
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
32
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Samsung HZ35W
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