Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ35

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FZ35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was launched 17 months before the FZ35 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the FX48 scores versus the FZ35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 features physical measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions 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 FX48 and Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FX48 against the FZ35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and FZ35.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FX48 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.