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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FZ60

 FZ35 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FZ60 FZ35 
LaunchedJuly 2012July 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ60

 FZ35 FZ60 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
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quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 493g (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 450 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $999 $350