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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic FZ35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was announced 15 months later than the FZ35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH7 matches up vs the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FH7 FZ35 
RevealedSeptember 2011July 2010Fresher by 15 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FH7

 FZ35 FH7 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FZ35

 FH7 FZ35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 provides external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH7 compared to the FZ35.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and FZ35 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and FZ35.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent FH7 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
manual focus
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (126g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competitors (126g)
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography information
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
26
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FZ35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22 Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-07 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 397 gr (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $999