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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic LZ20 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was brought out 2 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the LZ20 grades versus the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Samsung HZ35W

 LZ20 HZ35W 
RevealedJuly 2012June 2010More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic LZ20

 HZ35W LZ20 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung HZ35W

 LZ20 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ20 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the LZ20 and the HZ35W.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and HZ35W is 71 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and HZ35W.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern LZ20 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (499g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
58
great battery pack (380 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
45
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499g)
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-18 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $300