Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ60

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was introduced 24 months earlier than the FZ60 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ35 scores against the FZ60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 features outer measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ35 versus the FZ60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and FZ60 is 72 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and FZ60.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.