Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Announced January 2013
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Renewed by Panasonic LZ40
(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
- Released June 2010
- Also Known as WB650

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic LZ30 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The LZ30 was revealed 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LZ30 scores against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Samsung HZ35W
LZ30 | HZ35W | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic LZ30
HZ35W | LZ30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung HZ35W
LZ30 | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ30 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Panasonic LZ30 versus Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the LZ30 vs the HZ35W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and HZ35W is 66 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and HZ35W.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ30 to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LZ30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also Known as | - | WB650 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 gr (1.22 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 380 pictures | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $230 | $300 |