Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FZ35, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FP1 was manufactured 6 months prior to the FZ35 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP1 grades vs the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FZ35
FP1 | FZ35 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FP1
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FZ35
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP1 against the FZ35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and FZ35.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 8.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) | 397 grams (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $153 | $999 |