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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was revealed around the same time to the FZ35 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ100 matches up vs the FZ35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FZ35

		

		

			
 FZ100 FZ35 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FZ100

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ35

		

		

			
 FZ100 FZ35 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually  More precise focus
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic FZ35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FZ100 versus the FZ35.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and FZ35 is 67 and 72 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and FZ35.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ100 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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 manual focus
 includes face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography details
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 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography highlights
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (27-486mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography info
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 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 built-in flash
 relatively wide (27mm)
 very long reach (486mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography details
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 missing Timelapse function
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have microphone port
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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 relatively wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone socket
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 9.50 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 397 gr (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $999