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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G10 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Released August 2010
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FZ35 was launched around the same time to the G10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ35 scores vs the G10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic G10

 FZ35 G10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic FZ35

 G10 FZ35 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G10

 FZ35 G10 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2010Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FZ35 compared to the G10.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and G10 is 72 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and G10.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The FZ35 comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G10 Portrait photography factors
41
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography features
Panasonic G10 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
59
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Panasonic G10
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
Panasonic G10 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
better than average battery (380 per charge)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
59
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G10 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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provides face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-08-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 388 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 411
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $999 $550