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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS10 versus Samsung HZ35W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was announced 4 months earlier than the HZ35W so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS10 grades versus the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Samsung HZ35W

 TS10 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic TS10

 HZ35W TS10 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung HZ35W

 TS10 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS10 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS10 versus Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS10 against the HZ35W.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and HZ35W.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS10 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
manual focus
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
61
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 WB650
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-21 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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
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 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $300