Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Competitors
Super zoom Super zoom
July, 2009

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, mirrorless, pro digicams and travel zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FZ150 and the Lumix DMC-FZ48) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix L120 and the Coolpix P500)

Competitor classes

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ35 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly longer battery life (470 shots vs 400 shots), is slightly lighter (367 g vs 498 g), shoots RAW, has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none) and slightly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (18x vs 24x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (27 mm vs 25 mm), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
2 years newer
$495 - $500

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Has an external mic jack
  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Significantly heavier: 528 g vs 367 g
  • Significantly shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and DMC-FZ35

  • Great battery life: 410 shots vs 470 shots
  • RAW support
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the DMC-FZ150 vs the DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48
2 years newer
$370 - $426

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ48 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Faster video autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ48 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • No RAW support

common strengths of the DMC-FZ48 and DMC-FZ35

  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FZ48 vs the DMC-FZ35

Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120
1 year newer
$180 - $215

Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the L120 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • No RAW support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • Much shorter max exposures: 8 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the L120 and DMC-FZ35

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
  • Light weight: 406 g vs 367 g
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix L120 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
1 year older
$136 - $151

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ28 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ28 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FZ28 and DMC-FZ35

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
  • RAW support
  • Light weight: 417 g vs 367 g
arrow Compare the DMC-FZ28 vs the DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
1 year newer
$411

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ40 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ40 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FZ40 and DMC-FZ35

  • RAW support
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FZ40 vs the DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
1 year newer
$611

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ100 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ100 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Significantly heavier: 539 g vs 367 g

common strengths of the DMC-FZ100 and DMC-FZ35

  • RAW support
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FZ100 vs the DMC-FZ35

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ35 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has better image stabilization (lens vs none), focuses automatically while shootting video (contrast detection vs none), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 118x76x89 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm), is significantly lighter (367 g vs 560 g) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 16.1 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).

Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3
1 year newer
$333 (body only)
$489 - $500 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Has interchangeable lenses

Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection
  • Significantly larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm

common strengths of the T3 and DMC-FZ35

  • Light weight: 459 g vs 367 g
  • Inexpensive: $333.00 vs $399.99
arrow Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Canon Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i
6 months newer
$544 - $949 (body only)
$649 - $867 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection
  • Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the T2i and DMC-FZ35

  • Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
  • Light weight: 530 g vs 367 g
  • Inexpensive: $544.00 vs $399.99
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100
1 year newer
$500 - $597 (body only)
$600 - $697 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
  • Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the D5100 and DMC-FZ35

  • Inexpensive: $499.99 vs $399.99
arrow Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i
1 year newer
$619 - $700 (body only)
$745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection
  • Significantly larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm

common strengths of the T3i and DMC-FZ35

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Sony Alpha DSLR-A200

Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
1 year older

Significant advantages of the DSLR-A200 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Has interchangeable lenses
  • Has an optical viewfinder: Pentamirror vs Digital

Significant disadvantages of the DSLR-A200 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection
  • Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the DSLR-A200 and DMC-FZ35

  • Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Lens
  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 131x99x71 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
arrow Compare the Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100
1 year newer
$500 - $547 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
  • Significantly heavier: 505 g vs 367 g

common strengths of the D3100 and DMC-FZ35

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
  • Light weight: 505 g vs 367 g
  • Inexpensive: $499.99 vs $399.99
arrow Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

compared toMirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ35 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has a viewfinder (digital vs none), has image stabilization (lens vs none), has a slightly longer battery life (470 shots vs 320 shots), slightly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds) and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a much smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 16 MP) and much lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 25,600 ISO).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
1 year newer
$433 (body only)

Significant advantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Has interchangeable lenses

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • Significantly shorter battery life: 320 shots vs 470 shots

common strengths of the DMC-GF3 and DMC-FZ35

  • Inexpensive: $394.00 vs $399.99
  • Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the DMC-GF3 vs the DMC-FZ35

Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N
2 years newer
$598 - $600 (body only)
$698 - $700 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • Significantly shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the NEX-5N and DMC-FZ35

  • Great battery life: 460 shots vs 470 shots
arrow Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ35 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (18x vs 5x), has a much longer battery life (470 shots vs 200 shots), has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots).

Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12
1 year newer
$390 - $496

Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Less zoom: 5x vs 18x
  • Shorter battery life: 370 shots vs 470 shots
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the G12 and DMC-FZ35

  • Supports RAW
  • Great battery life: 370 shots vs 470 shots
  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
2 years newer
$356 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 9.8 MP

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Less zoom: 5x vs 18x
  • Much shorter battery life: 200 shots vs 470 shots
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the S100 and DMC-FZ35

  • Supports RAW
  • Inexpensive: $355.99 vs $399.99
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ35 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has slightly more zoom (18x vs 14x), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.3), has a much longer battery life (470 shots vs 210 shots), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 4 cm) and shoots RAW.

However, on average it has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (27 mm vs 25 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots).

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
2 years newer
$290 - $350

Significant advantages of the ZS20 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much smaller: Compact 105x59x28 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
  • Has a GPS
  • Much thinner: 1.1" vs 3.5"

Significant disadvantages of the ZS20 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • Much shorter battery life: 260 shots vs 470 shots
  • No RAW support

common strengths of the ZS20 and DMC-FZ35

  • Great zoom: 20x vs 18x
arrow Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
6 months newer
$361

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much smaller: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
  • Has a GPS
  • Much thinner: 1.3" vs 3.5"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Significantly less zoom: 12x vs 18x
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • No RAW support

common strengths of the DMC-ZS7 and DMC-FZ35

  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS7 vs the DMC-FZ35

Canon ELPH 310 HS

Canon ELPH 310 HS
2 years newer
$195 - $196

Significant advantages of the 310 HS (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 96x57x22 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
  • Much thinner: 0.9" vs 3.5"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the 310 HS (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much less zoom: 8x vs 18x
  • Much shorter battery life: 210 shots vs 470 shots
  • No RAW support

common strengths of the 310 HS and DMC-FZ35

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
1 year newer
$328

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much smaller: Compact 105x58x33 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
  • Has a GPS
  • Much thinner: 1.3" vs 3.5"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • No RAW support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and DMC-FZ35

  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS10 vs the DMC-FZ35

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
1 year newer
$239 - $324

Significant advantages of the SX230 HS (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much smaller: Compact 106x59x33 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
  • Has a GPS
  • Much thinner: 1.3" vs 3.5"

Significant disadvantages of the SX230 HS (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Significantly less zoom: 14x vs 18x
  • Much shorter battery life: 210 shots vs 470 shots
  • No RAW support

common strengths of the SX230 HS and DMC-FZ35

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100
1 year newer
$237 - $289

Significant advantages of the S9100 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Much smaller: Compact 105x62x35 mm vs Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Much thinner: 1.4" vs 3.5"

Significant disadvantages of the S9100 (vs the DMC-FZ35)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • Much shorter battery life: 270 shots vs 470 shots
  • No RAW support

common strengths of the S9100 and DMC-FZ35

  • Great zoom: 18x vs 18x
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S9100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35