Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was launched 7 months later than the FZ35 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FX78 scores against the FZ35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FX78 against the FZ35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and FZ35.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger FX78 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.