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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Samsung HZ30W
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was launched 4 years after the HZ30W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS35 matches up vs the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung HZ30W

 ZS35 HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic ZS35

 HZ30W ZS35 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung HZ30W

 ZS35 HZ30W 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 features external 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) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS35 versus the HZ30W.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and HZ30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and HZ30W.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS35 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography information
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (305g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung HZ30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $280