Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Announced January 2015
(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
- Alternative Name is WB650

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic SZ10 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SZ10 was brought out 4 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ10 scores versus the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung HZ35W
SZ10 | HZ35W | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 56 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic SZ10
HZ35W | SZ10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung HZ35W
SZ10 | HZ35W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ10 against the HZ35W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and HZ35W.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SZ10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also referred to as | - | WB650 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.4fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 177 gr (0.39 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 200 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $300 |