Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Launched January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced January 2014
Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe ZS35 was brought out very close to the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS35 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
ZS35 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic ZS35
Galaxy Camera 2 | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
ZS35 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2014 | Same generation | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 provides external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS35 against the Galaxy Camera 2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ55 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305g (0.67 pounds) | 283g (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 400 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $400 |