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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
24 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic S3 vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3 was unveiled 7 months after the HZ35W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S3 grades against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Samsung HZ35W

          

          

            
 S3 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic S3

          

          

            
 HZ35W S3 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Samsung HZ35W

          

          

            
 S3 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic S3 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S3 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while 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).
Compare the Panasonic S3 vs Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S3 vs the HZ35W.
Panasonic S3 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic S3 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and HZ35W.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic S3 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger S3 will have an edge in sensor tech.

            Panasonic S3 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic S3 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic S3 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
28
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
33
 focusing manually
 comes with face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic S3 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (245 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic S3 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
42
 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic S3 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
68
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
 lighter than others (245 grams)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic S3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
37
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
42
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic S3 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
31
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than others (245 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic S3 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 117 grams (0.26 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $110 $300