Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ35

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was released 2 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the F5 grades vs the FZ35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the F5 vs the FZ35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FZ35 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and FZ35.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic F5 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer F5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.