Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ35W

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was revealed 2 years after the HZ35W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ3 grades vs the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ3 compared to the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.