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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
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 LZ40 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was brought out 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the LZ40 scores vs the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Samsung HZ35W

 LZ40 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic LZ40

 HZ35W LZ40 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung HZ35W

 LZ40 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ40 comes with physical dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions 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 differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the LZ40 and the HZ35W.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and HZ35W is 67 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ40 and HZ35W.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher LZ40 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
39
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (524g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
44
quite wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
comes with external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 524 grams (1.16 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 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 320 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $219 $300