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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(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
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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung HZ35W

 SZ10 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2015June 2010Newer by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic SZ10

 HZ35W SZ10 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung HZ35W

 SZ10 HZ35W 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (177g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Samsung HZ35W
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