Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5/Panasonic-LS5-front.jpg)
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Released July 2011
(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
- Other Name is WB650
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The LS5 was brought out 14 months after the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LS5 matches up versus the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Samsung HZ35W
LS5 | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic LS5
HZ35W | LS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung HZ35W
LS5 | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).
Take a look at the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the LS5 against the HZ35W.
![Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5-vs-Samsung-HZ35W-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5-vs-Samsung-HZ35W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and HZ35W.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LS5 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher LS5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5-vs-Samsung-HZ35W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LS5-vs-Samsung-HZ35W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called as | - | WB650 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-07-21 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 160 images | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $294 | $300 |