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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic FZ35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced 7 months after the FZ35 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH2 scores versus the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FH2 FZ35 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FH2

 FZ35 FH2 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FZ35

 FH2 FZ35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH2 against the FZ35.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and FZ35 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and FZ35.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent FH2 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
26
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FZ35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS16 Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 397 gr (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 270 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $999