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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(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
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Samsung HZ35W

 LZ30 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic LZ30

 HZ35W LZ30 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung HZ35W

 LZ30 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (552g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
56
great battery power (380 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (552 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
22
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (552g)
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Samsung HZ35W
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