Leica C vs Panasonic FZ35

In this article, we are evaluating the Leica C vs Panasonic FZ35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very comparable but the C (1/1.7") and FZ35 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The C was released 3 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica C being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the C grades versus the FZ35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica C offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the C against the FZ35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the C and FZ35 is 92 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C and FZ35.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The C provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The newer C is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.