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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Samsung HZ35W

 ZS70 HZ35W 
AnnouncedApril 2017June 2010More recent by 84 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic ZS70

 HZ35W ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung HZ35W

 ZS70 HZ35W 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
79
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average (245g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
62
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
74
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90 WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-19 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 322 grams (0.71 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 380 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $450 $300