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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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 Known as WB650
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was launched 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the XS1 matches up against the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 XS1 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic XS1

 HZ35W XS1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung HZ35W

 XS1 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications 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 XS1 vs Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the XS1 compared to the HZ35W.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and HZ35W is 97 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer XS1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 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 260 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $300