Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ35

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FZ35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was announced 6 months prior to the FZ35 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH20 matches up versus the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH20 against the FZ35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and FZ35 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and FZ35.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.