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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was introduced 20 months after the HZ35W making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS20 scores against the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung HZ35W

 TS20 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic TS20

 HZ35W TS20 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung HZ35W

 TS20 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TS20 and the HZ35W.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and HZ35W.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher TS20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS20
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
70
lighter than competition (142g)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT20 WB650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-31 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 format MPEG-4 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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
Cost at release $179 $300