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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic FZ35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 7 months later than the FZ35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH5 matches up against the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FH5 FZ35 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FH5

 FZ35 FH5 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FZ35

 FH5 FZ35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH5 against the FZ35.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and FZ35 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and FZ35.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger FH5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography information
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (121 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography features
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
26
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FZ35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS18 Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 397g (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 260 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $169 $999