Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung HZ35W

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic LX7 and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very close but the LX7 (1/1.7") and HZ35W (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was launched 2 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the LX7 grades versus the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX7 and Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the LX7 against the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and HZ35W is 86 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX7 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung HZ35W will render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent LX7 should have an advantage in sensor technology.