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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was launched 7 years before the FZ80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ35 matches up against the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FZ80

 FZ35 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FZ80 FZ35 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2010More recent by 79 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ80

 FZ35 FZ80 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 has external measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 versus the FZ80.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and FZ80 is 72 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and FZ80.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (616g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
pretty wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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pretty wide (20mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (616 grams)
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 616 grams (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $999 $399