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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
72 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was manufactured within a month of the FZ40 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ35 scores versus the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic FZ35

		

		

			
 FZ40 FZ35 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 FZ35 FZ40 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2010Same generation
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ35 vs the FZ40.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and FZ40 is 72 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and FZ40.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ40 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 comes with face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
46
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography features
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography highlights
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 excellent zoom range (27-486mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
43
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography factors
52
 built-in flash
 really wide (27mm)
 very long reach (486mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography advice
41
 focusing manually
 really wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 missing Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ40
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 really wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone support
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 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (494g)
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-FZ45
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.50 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $999 $420