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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(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
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Samsung HZ35W

 LS5 HZ35W 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic LS5

 HZ35W LS5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung HZ35W

 LS5 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
65
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Samsung HZ35W
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