Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Launched February 2018
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic FZ35, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

The GX9 was unveiled 7 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX9 matches up versus the FZ35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic FZ35
GX9 | FZ35 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 93 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1010k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic GX9
FZ35 | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FZ35
GX9 | FZ35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GX9 vs the FZ35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and FZ35 is 82 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and FZ35.
As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX9 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GX9 will result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent GX9 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-02-13 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 8.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 407g (0.90 lbs) | 397g (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,000 | $999 |