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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was introduced 8 months after the HZ35W and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS10 scores versus the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Samsung HZ35W

					

					

						
 ZS10 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 8 months
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic ZS10

					

					

						
 HZ35W ZS10 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung HZ35W

					

					

						
 ZS10 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS10 compared to the HZ35W.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and HZ35W.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS10 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

						Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
30
 good  resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
34
 focusing manually
 supports face detection focus
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 lighter than average in class (219g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
47
 amazing zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (260 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
42
 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
67
 lighter than average in class (219 grams)
 comes with touch to focus
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (384mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
 lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (360mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery (260 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
43
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (219g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
31
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (245g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Samsung HZ35W
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-25 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 219g (0.48 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $300