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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FX78 FZ35 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FX78

 FZ35 FX78 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic FZ35

 FX78 FZ35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography details
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manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
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flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
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relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic FZ35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77 Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-25 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 397 gr (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $210 $999