Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs Samsung MV800

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and the Samsung MV800, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 was introduced in July 2010 and Samsung MV800 was introduced in September 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 over Samsung MV800.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung MV800 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung MV800 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 460k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Samsung MV800 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Samsung MV800 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Samsung MV800) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Electronic Viewfinder on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Samsung MV800.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Samsung MV800 features a 16.15 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is equipped with Venus Engine V processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung MV800 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

NFC on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Samsung MV800 comes with BP70 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Samsung MV800 has a single Micro SD card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung MV800. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.50 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and 3.20 m on Samsung MV800..

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 body has dimensions of 118 x 76 x 89 mm (4.65 x 2.99 x 3.5") and Samsung MV800 body has dimensions of 92 x 56 x 10 mm (3.62 x 2.2 x 0.39"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 weighs 397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz) and Samsung MV800 weighs 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Samsung MV800

118 mm

76 mm

92 mm

56 mm

76 mm

56 mm

89 mm

10 mm