Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
- New 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
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2012

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ZS35 was launched 17 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS35 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
ZS35 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 17 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic ZS35
Galaxy Camera 4G | ZS35 | |||
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Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
ZS35 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 has got outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS35 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS35 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger ZS35 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ55 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 21 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305 gr (0.67 lb) | 305 gr (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $550 |