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Canon 70D vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon 70D vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Older Model is Canon 60D
  • Newer Model is Canon 80D
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Canon 70D vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon 70D versus Panasonic FZ35, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and FZ35 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The 70D was launched 3 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 70D scores versus the FZ35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Panasonic FZ35

 70D FZ35 
AnnouncedOctober 2013July 2010Fresher by 41 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon 70D

 FZ35 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Panasonic FZ35

 70D FZ35 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Canon 70D vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 70D provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 70D and the FZ35.

Canon 70D vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 70D and FZ35 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and FZ35.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 70D due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 70D will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer 70D provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 70D vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
41
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography details
68
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography info
69
environment sealing
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
52
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 70D
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
69
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
no image stabilization
26
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon 70D vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Panasonic FZ35
 Canon EOS 70DPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS 70D Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-10-31 2010-07-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 19 -
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755g (1.66 lbs) 397g (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 926 not tested
Other
Battery life 920 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $758 $999