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Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MII
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon G7 X versus Panasonic FZ35, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and FZ35 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was brought out 4 years after the FZ35 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the G7 X grades versus the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Panasonic FZ35

 G7 X FZ35 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2010Newer by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon G7 X

 FZ35 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Panasonic FZ35

 G7 X FZ35 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Canon G7 X versus Panasonic FZ35 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 depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G7 X vs the FZ35.

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and FZ35 is 88 and 72 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and FZ35.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X will result in extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer G7 X should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
63
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
41
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
80
lighter than competition in class (304g)
features focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
52
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
69
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
41
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging features
80
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
no microphone support
26
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Panasonic FZ35
 Canon PowerShot G7 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-15 2010-07-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 40 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $490 $999