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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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 FX700 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced within a month of the FZ35 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the FX700 matches up vs the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FX700 FZ35 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FX700

 FZ35 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FZ35

 FX700 FZ35 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FX700 against the FZ35.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and FZ35 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and FZ35.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FX700 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography info
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FZ35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 397 gr (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $999