Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic FZ80

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.