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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS60 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was launched 5 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS60 scores vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung HZ35W

 ZS60 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2016June 2010More modern by 68 months
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic ZS60

 HZ35W ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung HZ35W

 ZS60 HZ35W 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS60 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS60 versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS60 compared to the HZ35W.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and HZ35W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and HZ35W.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
34
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (282 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
74
lighter than average (282g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
59
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Samsung HZ35W
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ80 WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $248 $300