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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FZ35, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was brought out 14 months prior to the FZ35 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FS12 matches up vs the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FS12 FZ35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FS12

 FZ35 FS12 
IntroducedJuly 2010April 2009Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FZ35

 FS12 FZ35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 offers external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FS12 against the FZ35.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and FZ35.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older FS12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
26
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FZ35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-04-17 2010-07-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-124mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $228 $999