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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS45
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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS40 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was announced 3 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS40 grades vs the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Samsung HZ35W

 ZS40 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic ZS40

 HZ35W ZS40 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung HZ35W

 ZS40 HZ35W 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS40 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS40 versus the HZ35W.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and HZ35W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and HZ35W.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS40 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
34
manual focus
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
69
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Samsung HZ35W
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ60 WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240g (0.53 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 300 images -
Form of battery 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
Cost at release $450 $300