Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Replaced the Panasonic TS5
(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
- Additionally referred to as WB650

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TS6 was unveiled 4 years after the HZ35W which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS6 scores against the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung HZ35W
TS6 | HZ35W | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic TS6
HZ35W | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung HZ35W
TS6 | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TS6 and the HZ35W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and HZ35W.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS6 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger TS6 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | WB650 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 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 | 370 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $300 |