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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Weight
 Light-weight
367 g
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50

Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
1400 ms startup delay
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor size
 Large sensor
1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
 
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differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ35

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Screen size Much larger screen 2.7" vs 2.0"
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 Around 40% larger screen
Size Much smaller 118x76x89 mm vs 141x86x142 mm
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 2.2x smaller
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 27 mm vs 35 mm
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 More than 20% better wide angle
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Movie format Higher resolution movies 720p @ 30fps vs 848 x 480 @ 10fps
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 Shoots high resolution HD (720p) video at a higher frame rate
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 1 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 5x closer to the lens
Weight Much lighter 367 g vs 734 g
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 2x lighter
Battery life Longer battery life 470 shots vs 360 shots
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 More than 30% more shots per battery charge
Thickness Significantly thinner 3.5" vs 5.6"
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 Around 40% thinner
Zoom Slightly more zoom 18x vs 12x
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 Around 2.5x more zoom
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 335 ms vs 440 ms
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 More than 20% less delay when taking photos
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DMC-FZ35's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ50

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Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Startup delay Less startup delay 1400 ms vs 2000 ms
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 30% less delay when turning on
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
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 Around 40% larger sensor
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Lowest price Cheaper $548.19 vs $684.89
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 The best price we've seen is $137 cheaper (around 20% less)
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 10 MP vs 9.8 MP
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 Almost the same
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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Battery life Great battery life Help
DMC-FZ35:470 shots
DMC-FZ50:360 shots
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
60 seconds
Lowest price Very expensive Help
DMC-FZ35:$684.89
DMC-FZ50:$548.19
Thickness Quite thick Help
DMC-FZ35:3.5"
DMC-FZ50:5.6"
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Light sensitivity (boost) Poor boost ISO Help
DMC-FZ35:6,400 ISO
DMC-FZ50:3,200 ISO
Weight Heavy Help
DMC-FZ35:367 g
DMC-FZ50:734 g
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
DMC-FZ35:2.3 fps
DMC-FZ50:2 fps
Shutter lag Significant shutter lag Help
DMC-FZ35:335 ms
DMC-FZ50:440 ms
Screen size Very small screens Help
DMC-FZ35:2.7"
DMC-FZ50:2.0"
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
DMC-FZ35:230k dots
DMC-FZ50:207k dots
Size Large Help
DMC-FZ35:118x76x89 mm
DMC-FZ50:141x86x142 mm
Movie format Poor movies Help
DMC-FZ35:720p @ 30fps
DMC-FZ50:848 x 480 @ 10fps
High-speed framerate No high speed movie support Help
Not supported

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
Zoom Poor zoom Help
DMC-FZ35:18x
DMC-FZ50:12x
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
DMC-FZ35:27 mm
DMC-FZ50:35 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

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Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$409 - $598
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Super zoom

$700
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Super zoom

$379
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Super zoom

$365
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
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Panasonic Lumix FZ70

Panasonic Lumix FZ70

Super zoom

$265 - $298
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$704
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Super zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Supports RAW Doesn't shoot RAW
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Competitors

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No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Competitors

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Leica V-LUX 1

Leica V-LUX 1

Pro digicam
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
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