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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic SZ7 versus Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was revealed 20 months later than the HZ35W which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ7 matches up vs the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Samsung HZ35W

 SZ7 HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic SZ7

 HZ35W SZ7 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung HZ35W

 SZ7 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ7 versus Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ7 versus the HZ35W.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $199 $300