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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was revealed 4 years prior to the FZ70 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ35 matches up against the FZ70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FZ70

 FZ35 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FZ70 FZ35 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ70

 FZ35 FZ70 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ35 compared to the FZ70.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and FZ70 is 72 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and FZ70.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ70 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
56
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
great battery life (400 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (606g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging highlights
26
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
26
decently wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2013-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
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 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 606g (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $999 $300