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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FZ35
(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
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic FZ35, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the FZ35 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP8 scores vs the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FP8 FZ35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FP8

 FZ35 FP8 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2009Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FZ35

 FP8 FZ35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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).

Compare the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP8 and the FZ35.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and FZ35.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FP8 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP8
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (151 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (151 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (151g)
26
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FZ35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-27 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 397g (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $999