Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ35

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic FZ35, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FS7 (1/2.5") and FZ35 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was revealed 17 months earlier than the FZ35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FS7 grades vs the FZ35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FS7 against the FZ35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and FZ35.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS7 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ35 will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.