Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung HZ35W

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was introduced 6 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS70 grades versus the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS70 versus the HZ35W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and HZ35W is 87 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and HZ35W.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to result in greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.