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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was revealed 12 months earlier than the FZ47 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ35 scores versus the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FZ47

 FZ35 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FZ47 FZ35 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ47

 FZ35 FZ47 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ35 and the FZ47.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and FZ47 is 72 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and FZ47.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older FZ35 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery life (400 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (498g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (498 grams)
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ47
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
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 distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 397g (0.88 lb) 498g (1.10 lb)
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
Battery life - 400 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $999 $379