Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung HZ35W
TS20 | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic TS20
HZ35W | TS20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung HZ35W
TS20 | HZ35W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |