Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ35W

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was unveiled 20 months later than the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS4 scores against the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TS4 and the HZ35W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TS4 provides an advantage in sensor tech.