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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2012
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 SZ5 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was revealed 2 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ5 scores against the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Samsung HZ35W

 SZ5 HZ35W 
ReleasedJuly 2012June 2010Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic SZ5

 HZ35W SZ5 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung HZ35W

 SZ5 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ5 against the HZ35W.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ5 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SZ5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
70
lighter than average (136g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-18 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $195 $300